TheNameDBIona
FeminineMeaning
From the island of Iona, a sacred island off the coast of Mull in the Inner Hebrides.
Etymology
Iona is derived from the name of the small Scottish island famous for its early Christian monastery founded by Saint Columba. The island's name may have Gaelic or Norse origins, though its exact etymology is debated.
About the Name Iona
Iona is a Scottish name with profound spiritual and historical significance, named after the island that was a center of early Christianity in Scotland. The name evokes both natural beauty and religious heritage.