Illyria

Illyria Meaning & Origin

About Illyria
The name "Illyria" is derived from the ancient region of Illyria, which was located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is believed to have originated from the Illyrian people who inhabited the area during ancient times. The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the Illyrian word "ilir," meaning free or free people. Illyria is also associated with the Shakespearean play "Twelfth Night," where it serves as the setting for the story.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Illyria are female.

Illyria Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALR
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I4060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 L IH1 R IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/illyria*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Illyria in Braille

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

The name Illyria in braille

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

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

The name Illyria in sign language

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