Ilona

Ilona Meaning & Origin

About Ilona
The name Ilona is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the Greek name Helen, meaning "light" or "torch." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of brightness, radiance, and illumination. Ilona is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and a charismatic personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ilona are female.

Ilona Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 15.79% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I4050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 L OW1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌɪˈloʊnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ilona in Braille

Here's how to represent Ilona in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ilona in braille

How to Spell the Name Ilona in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ilona using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ilona in sign language

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