Ilona
/ih-ⱢOHNUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Ilona is a English name meaning "Torch; bright li...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan. The etymology is uncertain but commonly believed to be of Hungarian origin, potentially derived from the Greek word 'Helene' meaning 'torch' or 'light'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic ih-ⱢOHNUH
IPA ˌɪˈɫoʊnə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ih-ⱢOHNUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ilona
- · Ilona Massey - Actress
- · Ilona Silai - Politician
- · Ilona Staller (Cicciolina) - Pornographic Actress and Politician
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