Iona
Girl · Scottish Gaelic
iona · 3 beats
Meaning
The sacred Scottish isle where St Columba founded his abbey; a name of windswept holiness.
The vibe
Iona is sea-light on slate. Timeless and softly luminous, she is contemplative, principled, and quietly beautiful.
Quick questions
Is Iona a boy's or a girl's name?
Iona is a girl's name of Scottish Gaelic origin.
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