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    Bible Name Meaning Tool

    Enter a name to see what it means in Scripture, the language it comes from, and the King James Version verses where it appears. 1,332 names searchable, free and without signup.

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    Ilona

    Pronounced ee-LOH-nah

    girl
    Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Ilona does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Light; Torch; Bright one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ilona.
    Meaning
    "Light; Torch; Bright one"
    Origin
    Hungarian/Greek

    Ilona is the torch — and Christ is the light of the world. 'I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.' Ilona carries the light that banishes darkness.

    Spiritual meaning

    Ilona shines as the light of the world — a city on a hill, darkness banished, the torch bearer who follows Christ into the light of life.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."

      John 8:12 (KJV) →

    • "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."

      Matthew 5:14 (KJV) →
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