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Ilona

ee-LOH-nah

Popularity

#4928

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,293

Peak Year

#102 in 1946

First Recorded

1909

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Ilona is a Hungarian form of Helen, derived from the Greek 'Helene,' likely meaning 'torch' or 'light.'

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IllyLona

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-American actress and singer

  • Ilona Slupianek

    East German athlete; Olympic champion shot putter

Nicknames

IllyLona

Spelling Variations

HelenHelenaElena

Similar Names

AlanaAuroraElianaIris

Personality Traits

BrightCharmingIntuitiveArtistic

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