Unisex name
İlliyyun name meaning
“exalted realm; record of the righteous”
İlliyyun means “exalted realm” or “record of the righteous.” It comes from Arabic ʿilliyyūn and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Its concrete textual association is the Quranic account of the record of righteous deeds, where the word connects an elevated station with a written record.
What does İlliyyun mean?
Exalted realm; record of the righteous
In Turkish: yüce makam; iyilerin amel kaydı
İlliyyun occurs in the Quranic chapter al-Mutaffifin in connection with the record of the righteous. Interpretations describe an exalted realm, the location of the record, or the record itself, so a single concrete translation is restrictive. Its central associations are spiritual elevation and the recorded deeds of the righteous.
Origin of the name İlliyyun
It comes from Arabic ʿilliyyūn, associated with the root ʿ-l-w, expressing height or elevation. In Quranic interpretation it denotes the exalted place associated with the record of the righteous, or that record itself.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is İlliyyun in the Quran? | As a word · عليون · 83:19The word ʿilliyyūn appears in the Quran in connection with the exalted record of the righteous. |
| Starts with | İ · İl |
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How to pronounce İlliyyun
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /illijjun/ |
| Arabic | عليون |
Is İlliyyun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İlliyyun is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
İlliyyun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name İlliyyun
What is the meaning of İlliyyun?
İlliyyun means “exalted realm; record of the righteous”. It comes from Arabic ʿilliyyūn, associated with the root ʿ-l-w, expressing height or elevation. In Quranic interpretation it denotes the exalted place associated with the record of the righteous, or that record itself.
Is İlliyyun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İlliyyun is used for both boys and girls.
Is İlliyyun in the Quran?
As a word. The word ʿilliyyūn appears in the Quran in connection with the exalted record of the righteous. (e.g.: 83:19)
What is the origin of the name İlliyyun?
İlliyyun is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İlliyyun have?
İlliyyun has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name İlliyyun?
İlliyyun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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