Iona 1

Gender Feminine
Usage English, Scottish
Pronounced Pron. ie-O-nə(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

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".

Related Names

Same SpellingIona 2
User SubmissionsIóna, Iona, Ioná

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Name Days

Austria: June 4
Romania: September 21

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Entry updated January 22, 2019