Given name

Ilonna

“the shining light”

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

Meaning & origin

What it means

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

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Ilonna 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

Ilonna 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

Ilonna’s family of names

Ilonna has a related form in Iliana.

Walk Ilonna’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 Ilonna, 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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Olenah

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Ríona

In Irish Gaelic use, Ríona may be used as a form of Rionach. This connection is uncertain.

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Edwenna

“one who is wealthy in friendship”

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Edwynna

“one who is wealthy in friendship”

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Idetta

“a king”

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Tríona

“one who is pure; virginal”

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Sibling ideas

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