Hungarian · Girl name
Ilona
“Hungarian form of Helen”
About the name Ilona
Ilona is the Hungarian form of Helen, from the Greek name Helene, whose meaning is uncertain; it is often linked to words for torch or light. It is also used in Finland, Poland and the Baltic states. A famous bearer is Ilona Zrínyi, a Hungarian noblewoman who defended the castle of Munkács against imperial troops for three years and was the mother of Ferenc Rákóczi II.
- Meaning
- Hungarian form of Helen
- Origin
- Hungarian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ee-LO-na(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Ilonka
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Middle names for Ilona
- Ilona Marie
- Ilona Rose
- Ilona Anne
- Ilona Claire
- Ilona Joy
Questions about Ilona
- What does Ilona mean?
- Ilona is a Hungarian name meaning "Hungarian form of Helen".
- How do you pronounce Ilona?
- Ilona is pronounced ee-LO-na, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Ilona?
- Variants of Ilona include Ilonka.
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