Ilona

light

GenderGirlOriginCzech/Slovak (Hungarian/Greek)Say itee-LOH-nahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced ee-LOH-nah

About the name Ilona

Ilona has a soft, melodic sound and roots shared with Helena. It's a gentle choice with cross-cultural appeal across Central Europe.

Soft-spoken, radiant, and kind.

Fun fact

Ilona is a Hungarian-influenced variant of Helena, meaning 'light.'

Nicknames for Ilona

Ilonka

Variations

IlonkaIla

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