Iona

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eye-OH-nuh'eye-OH-nuh'3 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Scottish Gaelic
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MEANING

Isle of the Dove

ORIGIN

Scottish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the name of the island Iona, known in Scottish Gaelic as Ì Chaluim Chille, meaning 'Saint Columba's Island'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland, and is known for its spiritual significance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The island of Iona has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries, particularly significant in the spread of Christianity in Scotland.

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