Ilyna
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ilyna
Ilyna is a feminine name derived from the Greek name Iliana or Helen, ultimately rooted in the Greek word "helios" meaning "sun" or from "hele" meaning "torch" or "bright." The name is used primarily in Slavic cultures, particularly Russian and Ukrainian communities, where it represents a localized variant of Helen/Helena with no specific religious restriction.
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Etymology
Ilyna is a feminine name derived from the Greek name Iliana or Helen, ultimately rooted in the Greek word "helios" meaning "sun" or from "hele" meaning "torch" or "bright." The name is used primarily in Slavic cultures, particularly Russian and Ukrainian communities, where it represents a localized variant of Helen/Helena with no specific religious restriction.
Ilyna currently ranks #2,818 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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