Ion

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning behind the name Ion varies depending on the cultural origin. In Greek, it means "son of Apollo" or "godlike". In Romanian, it is derived from the name John and means "God is gracious". In Basque, Ion is a variant of the name Jon meaning "God is gracious".
Pronunciation
In Greek, it is pronounced as ee-o-AHN-nis, in Romanian as YON, and in Basque as EE-on.
YON(Basque)
ee-ON(Romanian)
Popularity
The name Ion is not commonly used outside of Greece, Romania and Basque Countries.

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Ion Name meanings & History

Ion is primarily of Greek origin and is also used in Romanian and Basque languages. The meaning behind the name Ion varies depending on the cultural origin. In Greek, it means "son of Apollo" or "godlike". In Romanian, it is derived from the name John and means "God is gracious". In Basque, Ion is a variant of the name Jon meaning "God is gracious". Basque and Romanian form of John. Ion is used as a male given name and is used in various cultures with its own variations and meanings.

Zodiac Sign of Ion: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Ion:

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive

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

Ion is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Ion Creangă (Romanian writer), Ion Gheorghe Maurer (Romanian politician), Ion Heliade Rădulescu (Romanian philologist and politician)

2.) ION (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: From the Greek ion (going). The name is borne in Greek mythology by a son of Apollo and Creusa who became the progenitor of the lonians. (I-ON)


3.) Ion (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: The name Ion means "He who goes, tracks, pursues" or "One who heals" in Greek mythology.

Pronunciation: The name Ion is pronounced as "ee-ON" or "eye-ON."
ie-on


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Description: Ion is a name of Greek origin. The name Ion means "He who goes, tracks, pursues" or "One who heals" in Greek mythology. Variant of Ian. The name Ion is primarily used as a first name for boys.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Ion include Ion Ivanovici, a Romanian composer known for his waltz "Danube Waves," and Ion Tiriac, a former Romanian tennis player and businessman.

4.) Ion (Male)

Usage: Greek Mythology

Meanings: Ion means "God is gracious" in Greek and "He that goes before" in Romanian.

Scripts: Ἴων (Greek), Ion (Romanian)
Ἴων(Ancient Greek)

Pronunciation: EE-AWN(Classical Greek)
Yawn (Greek), Yoan (Romanian)


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Description: Ion is of Greek and Romanian origin. Ion means "God is gracious" in Greek and "He that goes before" in Romanian. Of unknown etymology, possibly Pre-Greek. According to Greek mythology he was a son of Creusa and Xuthus (or alternatively the god Apollo). He was said to be the ancestor of the Greek tribe of the Ionians. Ion is a traditional name that is commonly given to boys in Greece and Romania. It is also occasionally used as a surname.

Famous People

Ion Creanga (Romanian writer), Ion Antonescu (Romanian military leader), Ion Rațiu (Romanian politician and activist)

5.) ION (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Irish Gaelic form of Ian, a cognate of John (God is gracious). See JOHN. (YON)


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