Ilie
Meaning of Ilie
Ilie is a unique and charming name for baby boys. Originating from Romania, Ilie has a delightful sound and carries a rich cultural heritage. Pronounced as ee-LEE-eh (/iˈli.e/), this name has a melodic quality that adds elegance to any child's identity. In addition to its Romanian roots, Ilie may also be associated with variations such as Ilya and Ilija. These variations add an international flair to the name, making it versatile and appealing across different cultures. While currently not widely popular in the United States, with only 5 occurrences in 2019, Ilie holds great potential for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their little one.
Pronunciation
Romanian
- Pronunced as ee-LEE-eh (/iˈli.e/)
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Notable People Named Ilie
| Ilie Theodoriu Năstase is a Romanian former world No. 1 tennis player, known for his numerous ATP titles and major wins, as well as being the first to hold the top position on the computerized ATP rankings. |
| Ilie Balaci was a Romanian football midfielder and manager. |
| Ilie Dumitrescu is a former Romanian footballer. |
| Ilie Verdeț was a Romanian communist politician and former Prime Minister of Romania from 1979 to 1982. |
| Ilie Popa was a Romanian mathematician known for his contributions to differential geometry and mathematical analysis. |
| Ilie Bărbulescu was a Romanian footballer known for being a part of Steaua București's victorious European Cup squad in 1986 and the European Supercup squad in 1987. |
| Ilie Damașcan is a Moldovan footballer known for playing as a forward for Zimbru Chișinău. |
| Ilie Popa was a Romanian racewalker who competed in the men's 50 kilometres walk at the 1964 Summer Olympics. |
| Ilie Nico Baicu is a retired Romanian footballer known for his career as a left back, playing for teams like Dacia Mioveni, FC Argeș Pitești, and FC Vaslui, with 116 appearances in Liga I. |
