Male Name
Ionel
jo.ˈnel
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
isograms
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
Meaning & Etymology
Ionel is a Romanian masculine given name, a diminutive form of John, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is gracious'. It is commonly used in Romania and among Romanian-speaking communities.
Etymology
Original Form:
John
Evolution:
The name John evolved into Ion in Romanian, and further into the diminutive form Ionel.
Source:
Romanian naming conventions and linguistic evolution.