Given name
Ilonka
“the shining light”
Ilonka is a variant of Iliana. In Greek use, Iliana carries the interpretation “the shining light.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Ilonka is a variant of Iliana. In Greek use, Iliana carries the interpretation “the shining light.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Ilonka connects to the Helen name family through Iliana. A possible origin is Greek, although the derivation remains uncertain.
Explained through its name family
How it developed
In Czech usage, Ilonka is a diminutive of Ilona.
The story
Ilonka 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
Ilonka’s family of names
In Hungarian usage, Ilonka is a diminutive of Ilona. Ilonka has a related form in Iliana.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Around the world
Ilonka has relatives in 3 languages.
1 related names in 3 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Nicknames & forms 3
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
People named Ilonka
Listed by how widely each person is written about, which says nothing about the name itself.
Similar names
If you love Ilonka, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
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
“a queen; born to royalty”
>99% girls
Idetta
“a king”
>99% girls
Ilone
“the shining light”
7% boys · 93% girls
Jindfiska
“home” · “power”
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Iryamonna
“in Arthurian legend, a fairy princess”
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