Quick answer
Ione is a girl name meaning "violet flower".
Pronunciation: English /aɪ.ˈoʊ.ni/.
Meaning and history
From Ancient Greek ἴον ( ion ) meaning "violet flower". This was the name of a sea nymph in Greek mythology. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, though perhaps based on the Greek place name Ionia, a region on the west coast of Asia Minor.
Notes and context
Usage: greek mythology, english, portuguese | Ancient Greek: Ἰόνη