Beloved; uncle
Name Profile
Ilai
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Ilai.
Primary meaning
Exalted; from Hebrew "ilay"
Pronunciation: ee-LYE
Profile summary
Rare Hebrew name. The current meaning shown for this name is Exalted; from Hebrew "ilay". The catalog pronunciation is listed as ee-LYE. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Ilai. Ilai appears in unisex naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Ilai is currently cataloged under Hebrew origin, and this page describes its meaning as Exalted; from Hebrew "ilay".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Hebrew origin and Hebrew-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Ilai is grouped as a biblical unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Ilai. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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