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GirlPronounced English /aɪ.ˈoʊ.ni/Italian language family

Ione

A name meaning "violet flower".

Quick answer

Ione is a girl name meaning "violet flower".

Pronunciation: English /aɪ.ˈoʊ.ni/.

GenderGirl
Meaningviolet flower
PronunciationEnglish /aɪ.ˈoʊ.ni/
Language familyItalian

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