Ilish

Ilish Meaning & Origin

About Ilish
The name "Ilish" is of Bengali origin and is primarily given to girls. It is derived from the name of a popular fish in Bangladesh called "Hilsa" or "Ilish." The name symbolizes grace, beauty, and abundance, reflecting the qualities associated with the fish. It is often chosen to honor the cultural significance of the fish and its importance in Bengali cuisine and traditions.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ilish are female.

Ilish Popularity Trends

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALX
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 L IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/ilish*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ilish in Braille

Here's how to represent Ilish in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ilish in braille

How to Spell the Name Ilish in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ilish using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ilish in sign language

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