Given name

Illionya

“the shining light”

Illionya is a variant of Iliana. In Greek use, Iliana carries the interpretation “the shining light.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Illionya is a variant of Iliana. In Greek use, Iliana carries the interpretation “the shining light.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Illionya 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

Illionya 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

Illionya’s family of names

Illionya has a related form in Iliana.

Walk Illionya’s family in the name graph

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The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 1

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Similar names

If you love Illionya, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.

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Ilonka

“the shining light”

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Iryamonna

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Idalicca

“a queen; born to royalty”

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Idalicka

“a queen; born to royalty”

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Idalyka

“a queen; born to royalty”

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Idalika

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Eilinora

“shining light”

No U.S. birth series

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Olenia

“the shining light”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Sibling ideas

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