Given name
Iliona
“the shining light”
Iliona is a variant of Iliana. In Greek use, Iliana carries the interpretation “the shining light.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Iliona is a variant of Iliana. In Greek use, Iliana carries the interpretation “the shining light.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Iliona connects to the Helen name family through Iliana. A possible origin is Greek, although the derivation remains uncertain.
Explained through its name family
The story
Iliona connects to the Helen name family through Iliana. The history of Helen gives this family its wider story. Helen’s historical associations include the mother of the Emperor Constantine.
Explained through its name family
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
People named Iliona
Listed by how widely each person is written about, which says nothing about the name itself.
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