Iwona
/EE-voh-nah/ Germanic Female
Meaning & Origin
Iwona is a Germanic name meaning "Yew". The name Iwona is believed to be of Slavic origin, possibly derived from the Old Slavic word for yew (iwa) or a diminutive of names containing 'iv' such as Ivan/Ivana.
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Female
Phonetic EE-voh-nah
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as EE-voh-nah. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Iwona
- · Iwona Guzowska - Polish boxer
- · Iwona Pavlovic - Polish dancer
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