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Name Origin

Ileana is a Romanian feminine given name. It is derived from the Greek name Helen (Ἑλένη), meaning 'light' or 'torch'. Ileana is often associated with beauty, grace, and illumination.

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Famous People

Ileana D'Cruz (1986-)

Actress

  • Won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her role in Devdas (2002)
  • Known for her roles in Telugu and Hindi films such as Pokiri, Barfi!, Rustom, and Raid