Finnish

Ilo

Pronounced EE-lohShare

Meaning: Joy; happiness

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Ilo is a Finnish word name meaning joy or happiness, documented for more than one gender. It can also function as a pet form of other names, so not every family’s choice has the same route.

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Short
  • Virtue
  • Modern
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Ilo comes from Finnish.

Japanese · Finnish

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Beauty and fragrance in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
Norwegian · Swedish · Danish

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Name element referring to the god Ing

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Finnish

Kimi

Finnish pet form of Kim

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Finnish

Kaino

Shy; modest

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Yoruba · Norwegian · Polish

Ola

Wealth or honor in Yoruba; other origins have separate meanings

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Japanese · Finnish

Aki

Autumn or brightness in Japanese; Finnish short form

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