Ilonka

Ilonka is a Hungarian diminutive of Ilona, itself the Hungarian form of Helen, derived from the ancient Greek name Helene, whose root is most likely related to the Greek word for torch or light, though some scholars connect it to Selene, the moon goddess. The name has been warmly embraced in Hungarian folk tradition and appears frequently in fairy tales and folk songs as a symbol of feminine beauty. Ilona itself is the standard Hungarian form, while broader cognates across Europe include Elena, Ellen, and Eleanor.