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Fiona

fee-OH-nuh

Fiona (name) means a feminine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning "fair" or "white.". Example: “Fiona planted roses along the garden fence.”

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A feminine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning "fair" or "white."
"Fiona planted roses along the garden fence."
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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic "fionn," meaning "white" or "fair."

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Fionna Fionnuala

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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.

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