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Ilary
OriginVariation of Ilariy, Russian, Latin
Meaning"cheerful"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Ilary
As a Russian name, Ilary is a masculine choice and an alternative transcription of Ilariy; as an Italian name, it is a variation of Ilaria and predominantly used as a girl name. Either way, the roots are same: Ilary comes from the Roman Hilarius, meaning "cheerful, merriment".
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A popular choice in Italy, appearing in the Top 200, this cheerful name ultimately derives from the Roman Hilarius. While Ilaria is more common, Ilary is more succinct which may be part of its appeal. It is notably borne by TV host Ilary Blasi.
Also spelled as Ilari, the name may be considered a unisex choice, notably used in Russian as an alternative to Ilariy.
Pronounced IL-uh-ree.
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