Ilinka
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ilinka
Ilinka is a diminutive form of Irina, derived from the Greek name Eirene (Εἰρήνη), meaning "peace." The name has Slavic linguistic roots through its suffix "-inka," a common diminutive ending in Russian and other Slavic languages.
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Etymology
Ilinka is a diminutive form of Irina, derived from the Greek name Eirene (Εἰρήνη), meaning "peace." The name has Slavic linguistic roots through its suffix "-inka," a common diminutive ending in Russian and other Slavic languages.
Ilinka is primarily used in Russian and Eastern Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, and is associated with Orthodox Christian tradition through the Greek origins of Irina, though it has no exclusive religious significance.
Ilinka currently ranks #6,262 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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