Male Name
Ile
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
isograms
Writing Systems
ИлеMacedonian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
76/100
Meaning & Etymology
Ile is a Macedonian diminutive of the name Ilija, which is a variant of the name Elijah. The name Ilija itself has biblical origins, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'. The diminutive form 'Ile' is commonly used in Macedonia and other Slavic-speaking regions as a familiar or affectionate form of the name.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ilija
Evolution:
The name Ilija evolved from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which was adapted into Greek as Elias, and later into Slavic languages as Ilija. The diminutive form 'Ile' emerged as a common affectionate form in...
Source:
Historical linguistics and onomastic studies