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View Name: Iona


IONA

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English, Scottish

Pronounced: ie-ON-ə (English)   [key]

From the name of the island off Scotland where Saint Columba founded a monastery. The name of the island is Old Norse in origin, and apparently derives simply from ey meaning "island".
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