Ivona
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ivona
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Ivona represents a Slavic form of the name Yvonne, which is the female variant of the French Yvon and traces back to the medieval name Ivo. The origin of this first name lies in both Germanic and Celtic and means "the yew."
What does the name Ivona mean?
Ivona is a Slavic derivative of Yvonne, the female form of the French Yvon, which traces back to the ancient name Ivo. The name has its roots in Germanic and Celtic and is associated with "the yew." Additionally, Ivona is sometimes interpreted as "the archer," as bows were made from yew wood in the Middle Ages. The name Ivona is particularly common in West and South Slavic countries like the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Serbia. There are numerous variants and forms such as Iva, Ivenna, Iveta, Ivette, Ivon, Ivoni, Ivonna, Iwona, Yve, Yvetta, Yvette, Yvona, and others.
Where does the name Ivona come from?
The first name Ivona is etymologically intertwined as the female form of Ivo with the Old High German term īwa and the Proto-Germanic word *īwaz, which means "yew," and is connected to the Celtic word ivo and the Proto-Celtic *ivos.
How do you pronounce Ivona?
The pronunciation of Ivona is three syllables and well-structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "I-VO-na" [iˈvoːna], with the emphasis on the middle syllable, giving the name a clear rhythmic structure. The long O provides a harmonious tone, while the ending "-na" sounds soft and open. These features make Ivona a name that is both present and melodic, possessing a warm aura.
When is the name day of Ivona?
The name days for Ivona are celebrated on April 24, May 19, and December 23.
Popularity
Ivona is considered quite a popular name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,107th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2017, reaching 1,342nd place. Over the last ten years, Ivona has been given as a first name approximately 130 times, placing it 2,132nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,618th.
Nicknames & pet names
Evi / Evo / Iva / Ivey / Ivi / Iviona / Ivo / Kivi / Yvonka / Yvonko
Similar first names
Famous people
- Ivona Bogoje (Italian basketball player)
- Ivona Dadic (* 1993), Austrian athlete
- Ivona Fialkova (Slovak biathlete)
- Ivona Jerkovic (Serbian basketball player)
- Ivona Matic (basketball player from Croatia)
- Ivona Svobodnikova (Czech volleyball player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ivona
What does the name Ivona mean?
Ivona is a Slavic derivative of the name Yvonne, which traces back to the ancient name Ivo. It is associated with 'the yew' and is sometimes interpreted as 'the archer.'
Where does the name Ivona come from?
The name Ivona has its roots in Germanic and Celtic, particularly in the Old High German term īwa and the Proto-Germanic word *īwaz, both meaning 'yew.'
How popular is the name Ivona?
Ivona is particularly common in West and South Slavic countries like the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Serbia, where it exists in various variants and forms.