Iona

Iona Meaning & Origin

About Iona
The name Iona is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Ì Chaluim Cille," meaning "island of Columba." It refers to the island of Iona, located off the west coast of Scotland, which holds great historical and religious significance. Iona is known as a place of pilgrimage and was an important center for the spread of Christianity in Scotland. The name Iona is often associated with spirituality, tranquility, and a connection to nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Iona are female.

Iona Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.12% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY0 OW1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/aɪˈoʊnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iona in Braille

Here's how to represent Iona in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Iona in braille

How to Spell the Name Iona in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Iona using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Iona in sign language

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