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Ilya is a fascinating Hebrew-Russian name that serves as a cultural bridge between East and West, between ancient Jewish tradition and Slavic culture. The name originates from the Russian and Slavic form of the biblical name Elijah (Eliyahu), the great prophet who ascended to heaven in a whirlwind. While the name Elijah means "My God is the Lord" or "The Lord is my God," the name Ilya preserves the spiritual sound and meaning while adapting to an international and modern style. The name Ilya spread among the Jews of Russia, Ukraine, and the Commonwealth of Independent States over hundreds of years, becoming one of the most popular names in these communities. When the great waves of immigration from the former Soviet Union to Israel began in the 1980s and 1990s, the name Ilya came with them, warmly received and perceived as a name that combines original Jewish roots with Russian cultural heritage. Many parents chose this name to preserve their dual identity and convey to their children a message of pride in their origins and openness to the world. In Russian and Slavic culture, Ilya carries connotations of heroism, strength of spirit, and righteousness. The most famous figure bearing this name in Russian folklore is Ilya Muromets (Илья Муромец), a legendary folk hero from the 12th century who was one of the "bogatyrs" - noble warriors who defended ancient Russia. This figure represents courage, loyalty, and dedication to justice, qualities that connect well with the biblical meaning of Elijah the Prophet. Thus, the name Ilya carries layers of meaning - from the Jewish religious and spiritual dimension, through Slavic heroism and righteousness, to the representation of a contemporary multicultural identity that characterizes today's diverse Israeli society.

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Ilya | Ilia | Illya | Eliya

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2 Kings 2:11 - And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven

In Kabbalah, the name Ilya is connected to the prophet Elijah who heralds redemption. It symbolizes the connection between heaven and earth, between the spiritual and material. The name carries energy of spiritual elevation, connection to sacred sources, and the ability to serve as a bridge between different worlds - a quality that is also expressed in the multicultural, multilingual dimension of the name.

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Elia Kazan - Famous American director and Oscar winner | Anatol Rapoport - Renowned Russian-American mathematician and psychologist | Ilya Mechnikov - Nobel Prize laureate in Medicine, immunology research pioneer | Ilya Repin - One of the greatest Russian painters of the 19th century | Ilya Ehrenburg - Famous Soviet writer and journalist

אליהו | אליה | אלי | אליאור | אלעד | אליעזר

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