Ilya
/ˈɪljə/
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Ilya, a name of Russian origin, is derived from the biblical name Elijah, meaning 'Yahweh is my God'. It carries connotations of piety, leadership, and wisdom, often associated with the prophet Elijah in religious traditions. The name is widely used in Russian-speaking cultures and has a strong, timeless resonance.
Ilya Prigogine
Chemist, Theory of dissipative structures
Ilya Mechnikov
Scientist, Researched the immune system
Ilya Kabakov
Artist, Russian conceptual artist
Ilya M. Frank
Physicist, Cherenkov radiation
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