Ilona

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Ilona can mean "torch," "joyful," "cheerful," or "sunray."
Pronunciation
EE-lo-na(German)
EE-lo-nah(Finnish)
EE-lo-naw(Hungarian)
I-lo-na(Czech)
Ilona is pronounced "i-LO-na" in English, with the accent on the second syllable.
ee-LAW-na(Polish)
ee-LO-na(German)
Popularity
Ilona is not a very common name, but it is not entirely rare either. It is most commonly found in Hungary, where it is a top 100 name. In Finland, Ilona is ranked outside the top 100 names, but it is still relatively popular. In the United States, Ilona is not a well-known name and is rarely given to newborns.

cartoon of the name Ilona
Cartoon of Ilona

Ilona Name meanings & History

The name Ilona has multiple origins, including Hungarian, Finnish, and Czech. In Hungarian, Ilona is derived from the Greek name Helena and means "torch." In Finnish and Czech, Ilona means "joyful," "cheerful," or "sunray.". The name Ilona can mean "torch," "joyful," "cheerful," or "sunray.". Possibly a Hungarian form of Helen, via a Slavic form. In Finland it is associated with the word ilona, a derivative of ilo "joy". Ilona is a name that can be used in many different countries and cultures, but it is most commonly found in Eastern Europe. It is a beautiful name with a unique sound and a positive meaning, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughter.

Zodiac Sign of Ilona: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Ilona:

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

L: Legal,Languid,Luscious,Lovely,Liaison,Lover,Lazy

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive

N: Nervous,Nice,Nagging,Neurosis,Neat,Nitpicking,Nutrition

A: Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Action

Ilona is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ilona include Ilona Massey, a Hungarian-American actress, and Ilona Andrews, a husband-and-wife writing team known for their urban fantasy novels.

2.) Ilona (Female)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: (Hungarian) a form of Helen.

Other Forms: Illona, Illonia, Illonya, Ilone, Iloni, Ilonie, Ilonka, Ilyona


3.) ILONA (Female)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: Hungarian form of the Greek Helene, a name derived from the root ele (light, torch, bright). Var: Onella. Pet: Ica, Ili, Ilka, Ilonka, Iluska. (EE-LO-NAH)


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