meaning of ilona
Ilona is a Hungarian female given name, the traditional name of the Queen of the Fairies in Magyar folklore.Its etymology is uncertain. A common myth is that Ilona is cognate with the Greek given name Helen. Diminutive forms include Ilonka and Ilike.Ilona is a common name in Finland, where it is considered to refer to the Finnish word ilo (joy) and ilona literally means as a joy [to someone]. common myth is that Ilona is cognate with the Greek given name Helen. Diminutive forms include Ilonka and Ilike. Ilona is a common name in Finland, where it is considered to refer to the Finnish word ilo (joy) and ilona literally means as a joy [to someone].