Iona
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Iona, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A small island in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland, historically an important center of Celtic Christianity; also used as a female given name.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Probably a misreading of Latin Ioua, an attempt to Latinize Old Irish Í.
Full origin of Iona →Frequently asked questions
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.