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Ilya Ilya, Iliya, Ilia, Ilja, Ilija, or Illia ( , or ; ; ) is the East Slavic form of the male Hebrew name Eliyahu (Eliahu), meaning "My God is Yahu/ Jah." It comes from the Byzantine Greek pronunciation of the vocative (Ilía) of the Greek Eli ...

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Ilia II of Georgia Ilia II ( ka, ილია II, tr; born 4 December 1933), also transcribed as Ilya or Elijah, is the 82nd and current Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, the spiritual leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church. He is officially styled as "Catholi ...

(born 1933), current Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia *

Ilia Abuladze Ilia Vladimiri dze Abuladze ( ka, ილია ვლადიმერის ძე აბულაძე; November 24, 1901 – October 9, 1968) was a distinguished Georgian historian, philologist and public figure, a Corresponding Member of ...

(1901–1968), Georgian historian, philologist and public figure *

Ilia Averbukh Ilia Izyaslavich Averbukh (, correctly spelled "Ilya"; born 18 December 1973) is a Russian Ice dancing, ice dancer. With his then-wife Irina Lobacheva, he is the 2002 Winter Olympics, 2002 Olympic silver medalist, the 2002 2002 World Figure Skat ...

(born 1973), Russian ice dancer *

Ilia Beshkov Ilia Beshkov Dunov (; 24 July 1901 – 23 January 1958) was a Bulgarian painter, graphic artist, comics artist, caricaturist, cartoonist, illustrator, writer and pedagogue. Life Beshkov was born in 1901 in Dolni Dabnik, nowadays a small town near ...

(1901–1958), Bulgarian artist, writer, and pedagogue *

Ilia Braunstein Ing Ilia Braunstein (23 June 1908 – 6 November 1980)Background notes on The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists September 2011', Roll of Distinguished Philatelists Trust, London, 2011Archived here./ref> was a Belgian philatelist who was added to ...

(1908–1980), Belgian philatelist *

Ilia Calderón Ilia Calderón Chamat (born 1972) is a Colombian journalist. Born in Chocó, Calderón currently works as the news anchor for Univision's national evening newscast '' Noticiero Univision''. She is also the presenter of the Univision weekly newsm ...

(born 1972), Colombian journalist *

Ilia Chavchavadze Tavadi, Tavadi (Prince) Ilia Chavchavadze ( ka, ილია ჭავჭავაძე; 27 October 1837 – 12 September 1907) was a Georgians, Georgian journalist, publisher, writer and poet who spearheaded the revival of Georgian nationalism ...

(1837–1907), Georgian writer, political figure, poet, and publisher *

Ilia Chernousov Ilia Grigoryevich Chernousov (; born 7 August 1986) is a Russian cross-country skier. He won bronze medals at the 2011 World Championships and 2014 Winter Olympics. Career Chernousov's first World Cup victory was in the 4×10 km relay in ...

(born 1986), Russian cross country skier *

Ilia Datunashvili Ilya Ilyich Datunashvili (; ka, ილია დათუნაშვილი; 1 September 1937 – 11 February 2022) was a Soviet Georgian football player. Among his many achievements, there is one for which he is remembered most often: He s ...

(1937–2022), Soviet Georgian former football player *

Ilia Fibiger Ilia Fibiger (5 October 1817 – 10 June 1867) was a Danish writer and playwright as well as Denmark's first professional nurse. She was the elder sister of writer and feminist Mathilde Fibiger. Literary work Ilia Fibiger published four volu ...

(1817–1867), Danish writer and playwright *

Ilia Frolov Ilia Mikhailovich Frolov (; born April 4, 1984, in Samara) is a modern pentathlete from Russia. He is also a multiple-time medalist in the World and European Championships, and World Cup circuits, and is currently ranked no. 3 in the world by the ...

(born 1984), modern pentathlete from Russia * Ilia Giorgadze (born 1978), Georgian artistic gymnast * Ilia Ignatev (born 1992), Kyrgyz sailor * Ilia Iljiushenok (born 1993), Russian chess International Master * Ilia Isaev (born 1980), Russian former competitive ice dancer *

Ilia Kaikatsishvili Ilia Kaikatsishvili (born 19 February 1993) is a Georgian rugby union player. He plays for Georgia and for RC Massy in Pro D2 The Pro D2 is the second tier of rugby union club competition division in France. It is operated by Ligue Nationale ...

(born 1993), Georgian rugby union player *

Ilia Kandelaki Ilia Kandelaki ( ka, ილია კანდელაკი; born 26 December 1981) is a retired Georgian footballer of Caucasus Greek descent who last played for Sioni Bolnisi. Kandelaki made his professional debut for Dinamo Tbilisi in 20 ...

(born 1981), retired Georgian footballer *

Ilia Klimkin Ilia Sergeyevich Klimkin (, born 15 August 1980) is a Russian former competitive figure skater. He is the 2003 Grand Prix Final silver medalist, the 2004 European bronze medalist, the 1999 World Junior champion, and a three-time Russian natio ...

(born 1980), Russian former competitive figure skater *

Ilia Koshevoy Ilia Evgenievich Koshevoy (; born 20 March 1991) is a Belarusian former professional cyclist, who rode professionally between 2015 and 2018 for the and teams. Biography 2009 season In August 2009 Koshevoy finished 40th overall in the junior Re ...

(born 1991), Belarusian professional cyclist *

Ilia Kulik Ilya Alexandrovich Kulik (; born 23 May 1977) is a Russian figure skater. He is the 1998 Olympic Champion, the 1995 European Champion, the 1997–1998 Grand Prix Final champion, and the 1995 World Junior champion. Career Kulik began skating ...

(born 1977), Russian figure skater * Ilia Lekach, chief executive officer of Adrenalina * Ilia Londaridze (born 1989), Georgian professional basketball player * Ilia Maissuradze (born 1977), Georgian rugby union player *

Ilia Malinin Ilia Malinin (born December 2, 2004) is an American competitive figure skater. He is a two-time World champion (2024 World Figure Skating Championships, 2024 & 2025 World Figure Skating Championships, 2025), two-time Grand Prix of Figure Skating ...

(born 2004), American figure skater of Russian-Uzbekistani parentage *

Ilia Odishelidze Ilia Odishelidze ( ka, ილია ოდიშელიძე); , ''Ilya Zurabovich Odishelidze'') (25 March 1865 – c. 1924) was a Georgian military leader who had also served as a general of the Imperial Russian army. Biography Born in ...

(1865–1924), Georgian military leader * Ilia Popov (born 1982), Russian sledge hockey player * Ilia Shtokalov (born 1986), Russian sprint canoeist *

Ilia Shuke Ilia Shuke was a footballer and coach of the Albania national football team for a short spell in 1973, where he led the team to their first ever World Cup qualification win, a 1–0 defeat of Finland in October 1973. Managerial career His othe ...

, former footballer and coach *

Ilia Skirda Ilia Valeryevich Skirda (, born 21 September 2002) is a Russian figure skater who competes in men's singles. He has won two silver medals on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series. Career Skirda skated at Sokolniki Sports school before relocating to ...

(born 2002), Russian figure skater * Ilia Spiridonov (born 1998), Russian pair skater *

Ilia Szrajbman Lejzor Ilia (also "Ilja") Szrajbman (April 25, 1907 – 1943) was a Jewish Polish Olympic freestyle swimmer. In 1935, he was the Polish 400m freestyle champion. He competed in the 1935 Maccabiah Games in Mandatory Palestine, and for Poland at ...

(1907–1943), Polish Olympic freestyle swimmer * Ilia Tkachenko (born 1986), Russian ice dancer *

Ilia Topuria Ilia Topuria ( ka, ილია თოფურია; born January 21, 1997) is a Georgian and Spanish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he i ...

(born 1997), Georgian mixed martial artist * Ilia Trilling (1895–1947), German-born Yiddish theatrical producer and composer * Ilia Vekua (1907–1977), Georgian mathematician *

Ilia Vlasov Ilia Sergeyevich Vlasov () (born 3 August 1995) is a Russian volleyball player. He is part of the Russia men's national volleyball team. On club level, he plays for Dynamo Moscow. Sporting achievements Clubs * CEV Cup ** 2020/2021 – with Dyn ...

(born 1995), Russian male volleyball player * Ilia Volkov (born 1985), Russian sledge hockey player *

Ilia Volok Ilia Andriyovych Volok (; ; (born 22 November 1964) is a Ukrainian actor, based in the United States. He has appeared in over 170 films, television series, and video games since his debut in 1994. Early life Volok was born in Kyiv. Prior to his ...

(born 1965), Soviet-born character actor *

Ilia Xhokaxhi Ilia Xhokaxhi (August 28, 1948 in Tirana – 2007) was an Albanian painter, scenographer, and costume designer. He has served as the art director on a number of films. As a painter, he has exhibited in numerous art gallery, galleries both in Al ...

(1948–2007), Albanian painter, scenographer, and costume designer *

Ilia Zdanevich Ilia Mikhailovich Zdanevich ( ka, ილია ზდანევიჩი, (April 21, 1894 – December 25, 1975), known as Iliazd ( ka, ილიაზდ), was a Georgian-Polish and French writer, artist and publisher, and an active participan ...

(1894–1975), Georgian and French writer and artist *

Ilia Zedginidze Ilia Zedginidze ( ka, ილია ზედგინიძე; born 20 January 1977) is a Georgian former rugby union player. He played as a lock (rugby union), number 8, and flanker (rugby union) and was a lineout specialist. A member of their ...

(born 1977), Georgian former rugby union player * Ilia Zhilin (born 1985), Russian male volleyball player * Ilia or "Julia", first wife of Roman dictator Sulla *

Iliya Dyakov Iliya Dyakov ( Bulgarian: Илия Дяков; born 29 September 1963) is a Bulgarian former footballer who played as a defender. He was selected for the Bulgaria squad at the 1986 FIFA World Cup but did not play. He did play in the qualifying c ...

(born 1963), Bulgarian former footballer * Iliya Kushev (born 1980), Bulgarian tennis player * Iliya Pavlov (1960–2003), Bulgarian businessman *

Iliya Velichkov Iliya Velichkov (born 2 August 1956) is a former Bulgarian footballer who played as a forward. Honours * 1979–80 Bulgarian Cup The 1979–80 Bulgarian Cup was the 40th season of the Bulgarian Cup (in this period the tournament was named Cu ...

(born 1956), retired Bulgarian footballer *

(born 1997), Spanish-Georgian Mixed Martial Artist

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Rhea Silvia Rhea (or Rea) Silvia (), also known as Ilia, (as well as other names) was the mythical mother of the twins Romulus and Remus, who founded the city of Rome.Livy I.4.2 This event was portrayed numerous times in Roman art. Her story is told in the ...

, also known as Ilia, the mother of Romulus and Remus in Roman mythology * Ilia (Mozart), a character in Mozart's ''Idomeneo'' * Ilia (''Star Trek''), a character in ''Star Trek: The Motion Picture'' * Ilia (''The Legend of Zelda''), a character in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' * Ilia Amitola, a recurring character in the animated web series ''

RWBY ''RWBY'' (pronounced "Ruby") is an American Anime-influenced animation, animated web series created by Monty Oum for Rooster Teeth. It is set in the fictional world of Remnant, where young people train to become warriors ("Huntsmen" and "Huntres ...

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