Iliuță is a Romanian male given name and surname. It is a diminutive form of the name Ilie, which is the Romanian equivalent of Elijah.
Etymology The name Iliuță is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אֵלִיָּהוּ), meaning "My God is Yahweh." This name was adopted into Romanian as Ilie. The suffix "-uță" is a common Romanian diminutive suffix, often conveying a sense of smallness, endearment, or familiarity. Therefore, Iliuță can be understood to mean "little Ilie" or "dear Ilie." Other Romanian diminutives of Ilie include Iliuț, Ilieș, and Ilioara (for females).
Usage Iliuță is predominantly used as a male given name in Romania and Moldova. Its use as a surname is also common, frequently originating as a patronymic, indicating "son of Iliuță" or an ancestor named Iliuță.
Notable people with this name include:
- Dumitru Iliuță (born 1965), a Romanian former professional footballer.
- Mihai Iliuță (born 1947), a Romanian writer and journalist.
- Costel Iliuță (born 1970), a Romanian politician and former Member of Parliament.