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, derived from ''i lirë'', which means "free"., and is primarily a male name of Albanian origin that means Illyrian. People bearing the name include: *

Ilir Azemi Ilir Azemi (born 21 February 1992) is a Kosovar former professional footballer who played as a forward. Club career Early career Azemi began his career at local side Motor Gispersleben as a child where he remained until he was spotted by Greu ...

(born 1992), Kosovar footballer * Ilir Bajri (born 1969), Kosovar jazz composer, pianist *

Ilir Bano Ilir Bano is a member of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania for the Democratic Party of Albania The Democratic Party of Albania ( sq, Partia Demokratike e Shqipërisë, PD or PDSH) is a conservative political party in Albania. It has be ...

, Albanian politician *

Ilir Beqaj Ilir Beqaj (born 18 February 1968) is an Albanian IT engineer and politician with the Socialist Party of Albania, who served as the Minister of Health of Albania from 15 September 2013 to 12 March 2017. Biography He is married to Adriana B ...

(born 1968), Albanian politician * Ilir Berisha (born 1991), Kosovar footballer * Ilir Biturku (born 1968), Albanian footballer * Ilir Boçka (born 1950), Albanian diplomat *

Ilir Bozhiqi Ilir Bozhiqi (born 22 May 1965 in Qyteti Stalin) is an Albanian retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Dinamo Tirana. Club career Bozhiqi started his career with hometown club Naftëtari Qyteti Stalin, before moving to Dinamo Tira ...

(born 1965), Albanian footballer *

Ilirjan Çaushaj Ilirjan Çaushaj (born 18 March 1987) is an Albanian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attack ...

(born 1987), Albanian footballer *

Ilir Dibra Ilir Dibra (born 16 August 1977) is an Albanian retired footballer who won a league title with Vllaznia Shkodër. International career He made his debut for Albania in a February 2000 Malta International Football Tournament match against A ...

(born 1977), Albanian footballer * Ilir Duro (born 1966), Albanian footballer * Ilir Elmazovski (born 1979), Macedonian footballer *

Ilir Hoxha Ilir Hoxha (born March 31, 1949 in Tirana, Albania) is one of the sons of former Albanian leader Enver Hoxha. Ilir was imprisoned in 1995, but was released in 1996. Ilir has been called in to testify several times in an attempt to disclose secre ...

(born 1949), son of former Albanian leader Enver Hoxha *

Ilir Jaçellari Ilir Jaçellari is an Albanian actor, painter and photographer. Ilir is best known for his roles in ACAB – All Cops Are Bastards and Balancing Act. Biography Ilir Jaçellari was born in Lushnje, Albania on 7 July 1970. His first studies were ...

(born 1970), Albanian actor, painter and photographer *

Ilir Kadia Ilir Kadia (born 4 October 1957) is a journalist from Albania. He has been working for the BBC World Service since 1993.

(born 1957), Albanian journalist *

Ilir Kerni Ilir Kerni (born 18 May 1959) is an Albanian male dancer. He gained acclaim in a ballet troupe in the 1980s. Kerni is one of the most renowned Albanian ballet dancers worldwide. He became the director of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet o ...

(born 1959), Albanian ballet dancer, opera and theater director *

Ilir Latifi Ilir Latifi (born July 28, 1983) is a Swedish mixed martial artist who previously fought in the Heavyweight division of the UFC. A two-time national wrestling champion and a professional MMA competitor since 2008, Latifi has also competed in Sha ...

(born 1983), Swedish-Albanian mixed martial artist *

Ilir Rexhepi Ilir is an Albanian masculine given name, derived from ''i lirë'', which means "free"., and is primarily a male name of Albanian origin that means Illyrian. People bearing the name include: *Ilir Azemi (born 1992), Kosovar footballer * Ilir Baj ...

(born 1976), Kosovar/Albanian actor *

Ilir Meta Ilir Rexhep Meta (; born 24 March 1969) is an Albanian politician. He served as President of Albania from 24 July 2017 to 24 July 2022. Previously Meta served as Prime Minister from 1999 to 2002 and he was Speaker of the Parliament of Albania f ...

(born 1969), Albanian politician, Prime Minister of Albania from 1999 to 2002, President since 2017 *

Ilir Nallbani Ilir Nallbani ( sh, Ilir Nalbani; born 11 July 1982) is a Kosovar former footballer who played as a midfielder. Playing career Club Nallbani appeared in the 2008–09 UEFA Cup qualifying round. International He played in three unofficial matc ...

(born 1982), Kosovar footballer *

Ilir Përnaska Ilir Jonuz Përnaska (born 7 May 1951) is an Albanian former footballer who played as a striker for Dinamo Tirana between 1967 and 1981, as well as the Albania national team. He is one of Dinamo's most famous players who is known for being one ...

(born 1951), Albanian footballer *

Ilir Rusmali Ilir Rusmali (born 24 April 1965) is a member of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania for the Democratic Party of Albania The Democratic Party of Albania ( sq, Partia Demokratike e Shqipërisë, PD or PDSH) is a conservative political par ...

(born 1965), Albanian politician * Ilir Selmani (born 1978), Kosovar basketball player * Ilir Seitaj (born 1957), Albanian chess International Master * Ilir Shulku (born 1969), Albanian footballer

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