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Origin and Meaning of the Name Iona

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Origin:	Norse


Meaning:	Island


Pronunciation:	(eye OWN ah) [Guide]

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Scottish Names, Celtic Names, Uncommon Names, Unusual Names

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Iona is the name of an island off the Scottish coast. Its name is derived from the Norse word "ey," meaning "island." The Gaelic name for the island is "Ì Chaluim Cille," which means "St. Columba's island." St. Columba founded a monastery on the island in A.D. 563.