Ili: meaning of the Hebrew name

אילי

Pronounced EE-lee

Meaning of Ili

Ili comes from the Hebrew word eyal, meaning strength and might. A new Israeli name given to both boys and girls.

Ili in Hebrew

Ili is written אילי in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • אAlef
  • יYod
  • לLamed
  • יYod

Gematria value: 51 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderUnisex
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningstrength
  • PronunciationEE-lee
  • Hebrewאילי
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Ili was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Ili

What does the name Ili mean?

Ili comes from the Hebrew word eyal, meaning strength and might. A new Israeli name given to both boys and girls.

How do you pronounce Ili?

Ili is pronounced EE-lee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Ili in Hebrew?

Ili is written אילי in Hebrew.

What is the gematria of Ili?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אילי adds up to 51 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10).

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