Names Starting With I
GirlScottish
Iona
Iona is a girls' name of Scottish origin meaning “island; gem; violet-colored jewel.”
pronunciation
eye-OH-nah
meaning & origin
The name Iona means “island; gem; violet-colored jewel.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.
Iona is a small Scottish island in the Inner Hebrides, famous as the site of the 6th-century monastery founded by Saint Columba, a center of early Celtic Christianity. The name evokes misty Scottish landscapes and spiritual heritage.
famous people named Iona
- Saint Columba (associated with Iona)
- Iona Brown (violinist)
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