Drilon

The Albanian boy's name Drilon is closely connected to the Drin River. Figuratively, it means 'the one originating from the Drin' or 'the flowing one'.

What does the name Drilon mean?

The name Drilon originates from the Albanian language and directly refers to the Drin River. Figuratively, it stands for 'the one originating from the Drin' or 'the flowing one'. The etymology can be traced back to the Indo-European *Drū, which means 'to run' and 'to flow'. Additionally, near the village of Tushemisht, there is a picturesque park named Drilon with springs and a bridge built by the Chinese during the socialist era. The feminine variant of the name is Drilona.

Where does the name Drilon come from?

The name Drilon has Indo-European roots and means 'the one originating from the Drin'. The etymology is based on the Indo-European

How do you pronounce Drilon?

The pronunciation of the name Drilon is two syllables and begins with a distinctive sound combination. It is pronounced as 'Dri-lon' [ˈdʁiːlɔn] and starts with a clear I sound. The darker O in the second syllable gives the name depth, while the N provides a gentle finish. Drilon has a powerful and modern sound quality – clear, present, and strong in character.

When is the name day of Drilon?

The name day for Drilon is celebrated on September 8.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Drilon enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2006 at 930th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,537th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,621st. Drilon also has its placements in the name charts internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Dri / Dril / Drili / Lolo / Lon / Loni / Lonidri / Oni

Similar first names

Famous people

• Drilon Pacarizi (American soccer player)
• Drilon Shala (Finnish soccer player)