Isla
Isla (name) means a female given name, popularised from the name of the Scottish island Islay. Example: “Isla is one of the most popular baby girl names in Scotland today.”
How to use Isla
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular Scottish girl's name, also used for two rivers in Scotland.
Word forms
Islas plural
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Etymology
Coined as a given name in the twentieth century from an old spelling of Islay, the Hebridean island; also the name of two unrelated Scottish rivers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Isla” mean?
The word “Isla” means a female given name, popularised from the name of the Scottish island Islay. In plain terms, a popular Scottish girl's name, also used for two rivers in Scotland.
How do you pronounce “Isla”?
“Isla” is pronounced eye-luh (/aɪlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Isla” in a sentence?
Here is “Isla” used in a sentence: “Isla is one of the most popular baby girl names in Scotland today.”
What part of speech is “Isla”?
“Isla” is a name.
Where does the word “Isla” come from?
The word “Isla” dates back to around 1900. Coined as a given name in the twentieth century from an old spelling of Islay, the Hebridean island; also the name of two unrelated Scottish rivers.
Is “Isla” a common word?
“Isla” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Isla” have?
“Isla” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name, popularised from the name of the Scottish island Islay.