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Hebrew · Girl name

Ilil

“modern coinage; no established meaning”

About the name Ilil

Ilil is a modern Hebrew girls’ name. Its precise meaning is uncertain, as it does not correspond to a traditional Hebrew word for ‘nightingale’ or any other established meaning in classical Hebrew. Ilil is part of a trend in Israel of creating new names inspired by nature or pleasant sounds, similar to other modern Israeli names. The name is primarily used in Israel and is pronounced ee-LEEL. A related name, Ilan, means ‘tree’ in Hebrew and is used for boys.

Meaning
modern coinage; no established meaning
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ee-LEEL(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Ilil

  • Ilil Rose
  • Ilil Claire
  • Ilil Jade
  • Ilil Sophie
  • Ilil Eliana

Questions about Ilil

What does Ilil mean?
Ilil is a Hebrew name meaning "modern coinage; no established meaning".
How do you pronounce Ilil?
Ilil is pronounced ee-LEEL, with emphasis on the second syllable.

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