Ilario

Ilario is a masculine name that represents the Italian variant of the Latin Hilarius. Its meaning is "the cheerful" or "the delighted," derived from the Latin term hilarus, which stands for "cheerful, merry." International equivalents include Hilaire (French), Hilario (Spanish), Hilarion and Ilarion (Greek), as well as Ilari (Finnish, Russian).

What does the name Ilario mean?

The name Ilario, an Italian form of the Latin Hilarius, means "the cheerful" or "the delighted." This meaning comes from the Latin word hilarus, which means "cheerful, merry." Other forms of the name include Hilaire (French), Hilario (Spanish), Hilarion and Ilarion (Greek), as well as Ilari (Finnish, Russian).

Where does the name Ilario come from?

The origin of the name Hilarius lies in the ancient Greek word hilarós, which means "cheerful, merry." The ancient Greek hilarós and the Latin hilarus share this meaning. The name has its roots in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Ilario?

The pronunciation of Ilario is melodic and consists of four to five syllables. It is pronounced as "I-la-ri-o" [iˈlaːʁio], with the name starting with a clear I sound that conveys lightness. The open vowel sequence creates a flowing, rhythmic sound, while the ending "-rio" sounds soft and open. Ilario conveys an elegant and sonorous impression that is harmonious, lively, and international.

When is the name day of Ilario?

The name day for Ilario is celebrated on January 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Ilario is a well-known name and currently ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2015, when it reached 1,768th place. In the last ten years, Ilario has been given as a first name about 70 times, which elevates it to 3,010th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,417th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ila / Ili / Ilio / Illi / Iläreli / Iläri / Lalo / Lari / Lario

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ilario Aloe (footballer from Italy)
• Ilario Bandini (Italian racing driver)
• Ilario Carposio (Italian photographer)
• Ilario Casolani (Italian painter)
• Ilario Casolano (painter from Italy)
• Ilario Castagner (Italian football player)
• Ilario Cozzi (Italian football player)
• Ilario Davide Lamberti (Italian football player)
• Ilario Lanna (Italian footballer)
• Ilario Pegorari (Italian alpine ski racer)
• Ilario Spolverini (Italian painter)