Ilo comes from Finnish/Estonian ilo, 'joy; gladness; delight' (it is also an Igbo Nigerian name; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, sweet name (said 'EE-loh').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, joy-and-gladness at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Ilo means 'joy; gladness; delight' in Finnish and Estonian (and is also an Igbo name) — a lyrical, sweet name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EE-loh').

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References — Ilo — routes layered

Variations

IlioIllo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilo mean?

Ilo is Finnish/Estonian for 'joy; gladness'; it is also an Igbo name, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ilo?

It's said EE-loh /ˈi.loʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ilo a boy or girl name?

Ilo is a boy's name.

How popular is Ilo?

Ilo is a rare name in the U.S.