From the Scottish island name
Name Profile
Iona
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Iona.
Primary meaning
From the Scottish island name
Pronunciation: eye-O-nah
Profile summary
Scottish feminine name; island of Iona. The current meaning shown for this name is From the Scottish island name. The catalog pronunciation is listed as eye-O-nah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Iona. Iona appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
Why this name stands out
Etymology note
Iona is currently cataloged under Scottish origin, and this page describes its meaning as From the Scottish island name.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Scottish origin and Hebrew-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Iona is grouped as a modern unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Iona. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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