Ilario
Italian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ilario
The given name 'Ilario' means "cheerful" or "joyful" in Italian, derived from the Latin *hilaris* (from Greek *hilaros*).
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Etymology
The given name 'Ilario' means "cheerful" or "joyful" in Italian, derived from the Latin *hilaris* (from Greek *hilaros*). It is primarily used in Italian-speaking cultures and within Christianity, notably associated with several early saints, including Pope Hilarius (Saint Hilary) of the 5th century.
Ilario currently ranks #10,072 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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