Ilona: Name day

Name day

The name Ilona is celebrated on numerous name days across Europe. These celebrations occur on January 20 in Czechia, January 27 in Lithuania and Poland, February 5 in Lithuania, March 18 in Latvia, May 21 in Bulgaria, August 18 in Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, and Poland, and October 9 in Finland.

Ilona Name History Meaning and Mood

Ilona is a deeply rooted feminine name, widely celebrated across Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Hungary and Finland. It functions as the Hungarian form of Helen, carrying the ancient meaning associated with “light” or “joy.” Historically, the name has maintained continuous usage across the continent, contributing to its sophisticated and elegant global reputation. While not common in the USA, it brings a sense of refined, worldly classicism to the Anglophone context. The mood projected by Ilona is one of gentle strength and romance. It is unequivocally classified as a female name worldwide.

Name Day List: Ilona

Country	Day	Month	Names
Czechia	20	January	Ilona
Lithuania	27	January	Ilona, Jogundas, Jogunde, Natalis, Vytenis
Poland	27	January	Angelika, Ilona, Jan Chryzostom, Julian, Przybysław
Lithuania	5	February	Agota, Birute, Gaudvinas, Ilona
Latvia	18	March	Adelina, Ilona, Razna, Sartite
Bulgaria	21	May	Elena, Konstantin, Kosta, Kostadin, Kostadinka, Lenko, Dicho, Lenko, Dinko, Elenko, Eli, Elin, Elka, Ilona, Kojcho, Kostadina, Kostadinko, Kuncho, Stamen, Stanimir, Stanimira, Stanka, Stoil, Stoyan, Stoian, Stoyanka, Trayko, Dinko
Estonia	18	August	Heleene, Helene, Helena, Elina, Ilona, Helen, Hell, Hella, Helle, Hellen, Helli
Hungary	18	August	Ilona
Lithuania	18	August	Gendvile, Ilona, Mantautas, Sailenis, Saulene
Poland	18	August	Agapit, Bogusława, Bronisław, Bronisz, Helena, Ilona, Klara, Tworzysława
Finland	9	October	Ilona