Iljana

Fact sheet

Name: Iljana
Gender: Girl name
Syllables: 3

The first name Iljana is a Russian and Slavic variant of Iliana as well as the female counterpart to the name Ilja. 1.) Translated from Hebrew, Iljana means 'God has answered.'

What does the name Iljana mean?

The first name Iljana is a Russian and Slavic variant of Iliana as well as the female counterpart to the name Ilja. 1.) Translated from Hebrew, Iljana means 'God has answered.' As an ancient Hebrew name, it is composed of the elements 'ēl (אֵל)' for 'God' and 'anāh (עָנָה)' for 'to answer' or 'so answered,' and the suffix 'i' after 'el' indicates the first person. 2.) Furthermore, Iljana is also a feminine variant of the ancient biblical name Ilias or Elias, which in turn traces back to the Hebrew 'êlı̂yâhû (אֵלִיָּהוּ).' Its short form 'êlı̂yâh (אֵלִיָּה)' consists of the ancient Hebrew word elements 'ēl (אֵל)' for 'God' and 'yâh (יָה)' for 'the name of God.' Consequently, the meaning is 'my God is Yahweh.' 3.) Iljana can also be derived from the Greek through the Latinized version Helius, which stems from the ancient Greek name Helios. Interpreted in a meaningful way, it means 'the Sunny one,' 'the one connected to the sun,' and 'the daughter of the sun,' derived from the ancient Greek element 'hēlios (ἥλιος)' for 'sun,' 'sunshine,' 'sunlight,' and 'sunbeam.' The name was adopted into German naming in the 1960s. Elias is a great and righteous prophet of God in the Bible. He also preached powerfully against the worship of Baal. The male form is Elian. Other variants include Eliana, Eliane, Elyana, Eljana, Aliana, Elianna, Elianne, Elijana, Elliana, Ellianna, Ellyana, Elyanna, Eliette, Aeliana, Eliene, Eliani, Eliania, Elianka, Iliana, Ilijana, Illiana, Ilyanna, Yliana, and Ilinka.

Where does the name Iljana come from?

Etymology Iljana is a female first name of ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew origin with the meaning 'God has answered' or 'my God is Yahweh.' Ancient Greek Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Iljana?

Sound & pronunciation of Iljana: The name Iljana is three syllables and softly structured. Pronounced as 'Il-ja-na' [ɪlˈjaːna] or [ilˈjana], it combines a short, bright 'i' with a gliding 'j.' The open 'a' in the middle syllable brings warmth, while the final 'a' rounds off. Iljana sounds melodic and friendly - light, harmonious, and flowing.

When is the name day of Iljana?

The name day of Iljana is March 24 and July 20.

Popularity

Iljana is a rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 1,015th. In the last ten years, Iljana has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,249th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,711th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ileli / Ilj / Ilja / Ille / Illi / Jana / Jani

Similar first names

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Frequently asked questions about the name Iljana

What is the origin of the name Iljana?

Iljana has its roots in ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew. The name means 'God has answered' or 'my God is Yahweh,' and is a female variant of Iliana as well as the counterpart to Ilja.

What does the first name Iljana mean?

Iljana means in Hebrew 'God has answered' and also has a connection to the Greek word 'hēlios,' which means 'sun.' This gives the name the additional meanings of 'the Sunny one' or 'daughter of the sun.'

How popular is the name Iljana?

Iljana is a name that has gained popularity in Germany in recent decades, especially since the 1960s. It is often seen as a modern and melodious choice for girls.