Ileana Name Meaning
The name Ileana comes from Romanian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ileana below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ileana Name Meaning
Romanian, Spanish, ItalianPossibly a Romanian variant of ELENA. In Romanian folklore this is the name of a princess kidnapped by monsters and rescued by a heroic knight.
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