Iona

Name:

Iona

Pronounced: eye-OH-nuh

Variations: None

Origin:

Scottish

Meaning:

Iona is the name of a small island off the west coast of Scotland that is considered a holy site in Celtic Christianity. The name is likely derived from the Old Norse "ey" meaning "island" and the Gaelic "ì" meaning "island of the yew trees".

Popularity:

Iona is a relatively uncommon name globally, but is popular in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

Did you know?

Iona is the title of a novel by Scottish author Peter May, which is set on the island of Iona. Iona is also the name of a band from the UK that plays traditional Scottish and Irish music.

Famous namesakes:

Iona Brown was a British violinist and conductor who was known for her interpretations of baroque music. Iona Opie was a British folklorist and author who collected and studied children's folklore and rhymes.

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