Ilona
ee-LOH-nuh
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Light, of the light, beautiful
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Faina
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Shining, bright, of the light
- Pronunciation
- fye-EE-nuh
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Russian and Greek, a form of Phainein meaning to shine.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Greek, Russian, English
Commonly used in: Russia, Eastern Europe, United States
Alternate spellings
FaïnaRussian
French-influenced form.
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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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