Meaning: From the Scottish island of Iona
The story
Iona is a place-name choice referring to the island associated with Saint Columba’s monastery. The place connection is more secure than a literal meaning of holy island.
Nicknames
- Io
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Iona comes from Scottish.
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