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Name Origin

Ion is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It means 'violet' or 'purple.' In ancient Greece, violet was associated with beauty, wisdom, and modesty.

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Famous People

Ion Creangă (1837-1889)

Writer

  • Considered the father of Romanian prose
  • Known for his collection of short stories 'Amintiri din copilărie' (Memories from Childhood)

Ion Iliescu (1930-)

Politician

  • First President of Romania after the fall of communism
  • Served as President from 1989 to 1996 and again from 2000 to 2004