Ilona
Meaning of Ilona
Ilona is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has Hungarian and Finnish origins, and it is pronounced as ee-loh-nah in both languages. The Polish pronunciation is also similar, pronounced as ee-loh-nah. The name Ilona has variations such as Elona. In terms of popularity, Ilona has been consistently used in the United States over the years, with some fluctuations in occurrence and rank. In recent years, Ilona has been given to around 20 to 30 newborn girls annually in the United States. This name carries an air of elegance and sophistication, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a unique yet classic name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Hungarian,Finnish
- Pronunced as ee-loh-nah (/iːlona/)
Polish
- Pronunced as ee-loh-nah (/iːlɔna/)
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Notable People Named Ilona
| Ilona Andrews is the pseudonym of Ilona Gordon and Andrew Gordon, a married American couple known for writing urban fantasy and romantic fiction together. |
| Ilona Kolonits was a pioneering Hungarian documentary film director and international news correspondent, known for her lyrical films and courageous actions during the Second World War. |
| Ilona Banga was a Hungarian biochemist known for co-discovering actomyosin, characterizing actin and myosin interaction, and contributing to the purification of vitamin C. |
| Ilona Keserü Ilona - Ilona Keserü is a renowned Hungarian painter, professor emerita, and Kossuth Prize winner. |
| Ilona Dávid is a prominent economist and business leader, known for her roles as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of GYSEV Zrt. and President and CEO of Hungarian State Railways Zrt., and has been recognized as one of the most influential Hungarian women by Forbes. |
| Countess Ilona Zrínyi, a noblewoman and heroine, is remembered for her defense of Palanok Castle against the Imperial army in 1685-1688, making her a revered figure in Hungarian history. |
| Ilona Verley is a Canadian-American drag queen who gained fame for competing on the first season of Canada's Drag Race. |
| Ilona Bruzsenyák is a Hungarian former track and field athlete who excelled in the women's pentathlon, long jump, and 100 meters hurdles, winning gold in the long jump at the 1974 European Athletics Championships and representing Hungary at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics. |
| Ilona Mitrecey is a retired French singer. |
| Ilona Massey was a Hungarian-American film, stage, and radio performer. |
| Ilona Breģe - Ilona Brege is a versatile musician, known for her work as a composer, pianist, and musicologist. |
| Ilona Berecz is a Hungarian ice dancing coach and former competitor who achieved success as a two-time Hungarian national champion and 1968 Blue Swords bronze medalist. |
| Ilona Prunyi is a renowned Hungarian pianist and music educator, known for her accolades including prizes at the Liszt Competition and the Bartók Pásztory Prize. |
| Ilona Kalyuvna Korstin is a retired Russian basketball forward of Estonian origin, who competed in three Summer Olympics and won two bronze medals before ending her career in 2013. |
| Countess Ilona Andrássy de Csíkszentkirály et Krasznahorka was a Hungarian noblewoman married to Count Lajos Batthyány de Németújvár, who served as Governor of Fiume. |
