Iwona

The popularity of the name Iwona in Poland is reiterated by the fact that at least one celebrity born every decade in Poland since the early '50s has been named Iwona. British art critic and lecturer Iwona Maria Blazwick OBE, also the Director of the Whitechapel Art Gallery in London, is one of the names that English people are more familiar with. This feminine name is of Polish origin and derived from its French counterpart Yvonne. The meaning of Iwona is 'Bow made of yew,' Like Yvonne, it could have been an occupational name for archers for their close ties with bows made from the wood of yew trees. Coincidentally, plenty of people named Iwona have excelled in sports. Handball player Iwona Niedźwiedź, marathon runner Iwona Lewandowska, free style wrestler Iwona Matkowska and ice skater Iwona Filipowicz are some of the notable sportsperson that adds substance to this assumption. They are from Poland and have earned glory for their country in various major international events.

Gender

Girl

Origin

Polish

Numerology

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

W is for warmth, the glow of your friendship.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

N is for nice, need I say more?

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

Lucky

Iwona lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Iwona in Pop Culture

• Theresa Cherry "Terry" Perry character on TV's "Lab Rats"
• Terry character from "On the Road"
• Terry Ives character on Netflix series "Stranger Things"
• Terry cloth absorbent fabric used for towels
• Thereza "Terry" Ambrose is a character in the 1952 film "Limelight"