Ilir is an
Albanian masculine
given name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a ...
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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:
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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
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Ilir Bajri (born 1969), Kosovar jazz composer, pianist
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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
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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
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Ilir Berisha (born 1991), Kosovar footballer
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Ilir Biturku (born 1968), Albanian footballer
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Ilir Boçka (born 1950), Albanian diplomat
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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
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Ilirjan Çaushaj (born 1987), Albanian footballer
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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
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Ilir Duro (born 1966), Albanian footballer
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Ilir Elmazovski (born 1979), Macedonian footballer
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Ilir Hoxha (born 1949), son of former Albanian leader Enver Hoxha
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Ilir Jaçellari (born 1970), Albanian actor, painter and photographer
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Ilir Kadia (born 1957), Albanian journalist
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Ilir Kerni (born 1959), Albanian ballet dancer, opera and theater director
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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 S ...
(born 1983), Swedish-Albanian mixed martial artist
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Ilir Rexhepi (born 1976), Kosovar/Albanian actor
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Ilir Meta (born 1969), Albanian politician, Prime Minister of Albania from 1999 to 2002, President since 2017
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Ilir Nallbani (born 1982), Kosovar footballer
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Ilir Përnaska (born 1951), Albanian footballer
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Ilir Rusmali (born 1965), Albanian politician
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Ilir Selmani (born 1978), Kosovar basketball player
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Ilir Seitaj (born 1957), Albanian chess International Master
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Ilir Shulku (born 1969), Albanian footballer
References
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Albanian masculine given names
