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Girl's nameOrigin: Germanic, FrenchName day: 28 December

Ivona

Ivona is an enchanting feminine name of Germanic origin that spread across Europe through the French Yvonne. Its historical root is tied to the yew tree, prized in antiquity for crafting longbows. Sophisticated yet approachable, it offers an appealing blend of classic poise and modern charm.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Ivona
Czech:
Ivona
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Italian:
Ivona
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Ivona is traditionally interpreted as a woman associated with the yew tree or yew bow.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Ivona je slovenskou podobou francúzskeho mena Yvonne, ženského náprotivku mena Yvon, ktoré súvisí s germánskym menom Ivo. Jeho základom je starohornonemecké slovo īwa vo význame „tis“ alebo „tisové drevo“. Tradičný výklad „vyzbrojená tisovým lukom“ je prenesenou interpretáciou pôvodného významu.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Ivona vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

IVONA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

14 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
28 DecemberOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended Calendar
23 March
Czech Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Ivona
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Ivony
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Ivone
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Ivonu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Ivona
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Ivone
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Ivonou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
IvonkaIvkaIvuškaIvčaIvonča
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Ivona
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Ivona! Ivonka! Ivka!

Notable figures named Ivona

6

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Ivona Dadic
AT
born 1993Notable Figure

Austrian track and field athlete

Ivona Zvaríková
SK
born 1994Notable Figure

former Slovak biathlete

Ivona Pavićević
ME
born 1996Notable Figure

Montenegrin handball player

Ivona Březinová
CZ
born 1964Notable Figure

Czech writer

Ivona Butcher
CZ
born 1985Notable Figure

Czech entrepreneur

Ivona Raimanová
CZ
born 1956Notable Figure

Narozena 12.10.1956 v Liberci. PhDr., Výtvarná historička a kurátorka výstav, autorka katalogů.

Test how Ivona sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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Full name:

Ivona Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:I.S.without dots:IS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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