Iona

Also a boy's name

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    Origin:
  • Celtic: From the king''s island
  • English: Also possibly meaning from Ionia, an ancient region in Asia Minor
  • Greek: Amethyst, violet flower
  • Scottish: Place name for an island off the west coast of Scotland, likely derived from Gaelic ioua.
Popularity:
How popular is Iona? Here's how many babies were named Iona over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Ionanna   •   Ionessa   •   Ionna
Famous Namesakes:
Archeologist Ione Mylonas Shear
Syllables:
3
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