Ion
Meaning of Ion
Ion is a strong and timeless name with Romanian origins. It is pronounced as "yohn" in Romanian. The name Ion has variations in other languages, such as John in English. In the United States, the name Ion has been given to baby boys consistently over the years, although its popularity has varied. In recent years, it has ranked between 5,000 and 12,000 in terms of occurrence. With its simple yet distinctive sound, Ion is a name that can make a lasting impression.
Pronunciation
Romanian
- Pronunced as yohn (/jən/)
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Notable People Named Ion
| Ion Luca Caragiale, also known as I. L. Caragiale, was a prominent Romanian playwright, short story writer, poet, and journalist, leaving behind a significant cultural legacy and considered one of the greatest playwrights in Romanian language and literature. |
| Ion Creangă was a prominent Moldavian and Romanian writer, known for his contributions to 19th-century literature, particularly his Childhood Memories volume, novellas, and fairy tales, as well as his role as a schoolteacher and raconteur. |
| Ion Călugăru was a Romanian novelist, short story writer, journalist, and critic known for his modernist approach and blending of traditional and avant-garde elements in his works. |
| Ion Iliescu is a Romanian politician and engineer who served as President of Romania from 1989 to 1996 and from 2000 to 2004, and later as a senator for the Social Democratic Party. |
| Ion Gheorghe Ionescu is a retired Romanian football striker. |
| Ion Jalea was a renowned Romanian sculptor, monumentalist, teacher, and member of the Romanian Academy. |
| Ion Filotti Cantacuzino, also known as Ion I. Cantacuzino, was a Romanian film producer, writer, and psychiatrist. |
| Ion Vianu is a Romanian writer and psychiatrist who has been living in Switzerland since 1977 and is the son of literary critic Tudor Vianu and his wife, Elena. |
| Ion Andreescu, a renowned Romanian painter, is known for his significant contributions to the art world. |
| Ion Pillat was a renowned Romanian poet celebrated for his works such as Pe Argeș în sus and Poeme într-un vers, and his deep affection for his Moldavian and Muntenian boyar villages Florica and Miorcani, which is reflected in his poetry. |
| Ion I. Agârbiceanu was a Romanian physicist born in Bucium, Alba County in Transylvania, and the son of the writer and Greek-Catholic priest Ion Agârbiceanu and his wife Maria. |
| Ion Ionescu - Ion V. "Jackie" Ionescu is a renowned Romanian former football player and coach. |
| Ion Dolănescu was a Romanian singer of folk music and a politician. |
| Ion Constantinescu was a Romanian brigadier general during World War II. |
