Bulgarian surname meaning "son of Hristo"
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Iliev
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Iliev.
Primary meaning
Bulgarian surname meaning "son of Iliya"
Pronunciation: ee-lee-EV
Profile summary
Common Bulgarian surname. The current meaning shown for this name is Bulgarian surname meaning "son of Iliya". The catalog pronunciation is listed as ee-lee-EV. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Iliev. Iliev appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Iliev is currently cataloged under Bulgaric origin, and this page describes its meaning as Bulgarian surname meaning "son of Iliya".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Bulgaric origin and Slavic-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Iliev is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Iliev. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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