Girl • Modern Tamil
Iliya
இலியா
Signature Meaning
Iliya is a gentle, melodic Tamil given name often used as a personal name in South Indian communities. It is sometimes a Tamil transliteration of names like Ilya or Elijah, if linked to Elijah, the original Hebrew sense is “my God is Yahweh.” In Tamil contexts the name is valued for its pleasant sound and lyrical quality.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
ModernI.Li.Jaː
Starts with2 / I
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 7 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
I(1) + L(3) + I(1) + Y(1) + A(1) = 7
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 29 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeih-LEE-yaa
Tamil syllablesஇ-லி-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.i.li.jaː
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
IliyaaEeleeyaEeleeyaaIzhiyaIzhiyaaEezheeya