Illyana
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Illyana
The name 'Illyana' is a feminine given name meaning "light" or "torch," derived from the Greek name Helene (Ἑλένη), ultimately from the Greek root *hēlē* ("sunlight" or "ray").
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Etymology
The name 'Illyana' is a feminine given name meaning "light" or "torch," derived from the Greek name Helene (Ἑλένη), ultimately from the Greek root *hēlē* ("sunlight" or "ray"). It is used primarily in Slavic cultures (especially Russian and Ukrainian) as a variant of Yelena, and in English-speaking contexts, often associated with the Marvel Comics character Illyana Rasputin (Magik), though it has no specific religious or historical significance outside of modern fiction.
Illyana currently ranks #4,697 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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