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Iona

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Name — A small island in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland, historically an important center of Celtic Christianity; also used as a female given name.

Synonyms

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Etymology

Probably a misreading of Latin Ioua, an attempt to Latinize Old Irish Í.

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What does “Iona” mean?

The word “Iona” means a small island in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland, historically an important center of Celtic Christianity; also used as a female given name.

How do you pronounce “Iona”?

“Iona” is pronounced eye-OH-nuh (/aɪˈoʊnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Iona” in a sentence?

Here is “Iona” used in a sentence: “Pilgrims still visit the abbey on Iona.”

What part of speech is “Iona”?

“Iona” is a name.

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