Greek

Ione

Pronounced eye-OH-neeShare

Meaning: Violet flower

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

A Greek floral name also borne by a sea nymph in mythology. English-language use may additionally have been influenced by Ionia, the ancient region on the coast of Asia Minor.

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Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Ione comes from Greek.

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