Fiona
2 synonyms for Fiona, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A feminine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning "fair" or "white."
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Fionna
Fionnuala
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic "fionn," meaning "white" or "fair."
Full origin of Fiona →Frequently asked questions
What does “Fiona” mean?
The word “Fiona” means a feminine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning "fair" or "white.".
How do you pronounce “Fiona”?
“Fiona” is pronounced fee-OH-nuh (/fiˈoʊnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fiona” in a sentence?
Here is “Fiona” used in a sentence: “Fiona planted roses along the garden fence.”
What part of speech is “Fiona”?
“Fiona” is a name.
Where does the word “Fiona” come from?
The word “Fiona” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic "fionn," meaning "white" or "fair.".
Is “Fiona” a common word?
“Fiona” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Fiona a traditional or modern name?
Fiona has Scottish Gaelic roots, giving it a traditional origin, though it has remained popular in modern usage across English-speaking countries.
Why is Fiona capitalized?
Fiona is capitalized because it is a proper noun, a given name assigned to a specific person, following the standard English rule that personal names are always capitalized.
Related words
Feona
Feonna
Ffyona
Fionna
Pheona
