Iona Name Meaning

Iona meaning

Name :

Iona

Gender :

Feminine

Meaning of Iona :

Used in country/religion :

American , Australian , British , Chinese , English , French , Greek , Irish , Jamaican , Norse , Romanian , Scottish

Variant Names of Iona:

Idnat, Iodhnait, Íonait, Iana, Ioana, Ionya, Yona

Rhyming Names of Iona:

Aariona, Abiona, Abriona, Adriona, Aeriona, Aimiliona, Aiona, Airiona, Alastriona

Names Similar to Iona :

Ionanna, Ionache, Ionatana, Ionathan, Ionas, Ionas, Ionatan, Ionas, Ionatan

Popularity Rank :

Iona name was top ranked at 445 position in American during year 1930and most recently ranked at 58 position in American during year 2012

Name Iona has been Popular throughout the last hundred plus years and ranked at 2290 position. 11619 numbers of people were named Iona so far in last 100 years. (SSA)

Iona Numerology :

Personality No. 5. People with name Iona love freedom. They are intellectuals & may be creative but can’t manage money well. They may overindulge in intoxicants, sex or gambling. Person with Iona having 5 as Personality number love traveling & also like change & adventure. They love socializing. They are versatile & astute. They are functional, resourceful & decisive. More Numerology

More About Name : Iona

Iona is the name of an island off the Scottish coast. Its name is derived from the Norse word "ey," meaning "island."

Place name: an island in the Hebrides where Saint Columba (sixth century) founded a monastery of the Celtic Church.Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland that has an important place in the history of Christianity in Scotland and is renowned for its tranquility and natural beauty.
Saint Colmcille founded his monastery on Iona, the island between Ireland and Scotland in 563 AD and thus the name is associated with blessed.
Iona name is originated from an Island in western coast of Scotland.

Name Analysis of Iona

Character Analysis of Iona : Persons with the name Iona, are generally willing to make sacrifices for those less fortunate than themselves. They are intelligent, dependable, deep thinkers and fighters for justice and just causes. They work well with others and feel most comfortable within themselves when they are able to be of help to others and/or give their time and efforts to humanitarian causes.

Love Life of Iona : Persons like to have sex with only one person, and always the same.

Name Letter Analysis of Iona

I : Persons are a compassionate person who feels things deeply

O : Persons know where the moral high ground is, and always try to take it

N : Persons are a "think outside the box" kind of person -- creative and original

A : Persons are their own person: ambitious and freethinking

Astrological (Vedic) Aspect of Name Iona

Acoording to vedic astrology , Rashi for the name Iona is Mesh and Moon sign associated with the name Iona is Aries.

The name Iona has Fire element. Mars is the Ruling Planet for the name Iona . The name Iona having moon sign as Aries is represented by The Ram and considered as Cardinal .

Normally, people with the name Iona are energetic, courageous and determined.

Other name options, having Aries moon sign are name starting with : Chu, Cho, La, Che,Lee, Lu, Le, Lo,Li, A, I,Ee.

Nakshatra (Vedic) of Name Iona

The name Iona is suitable for baby born in Krittika nakshatra

Krittika Nakshatra: An old name of the Pleiades; personified as the nurses of Kārttikeya, a son of Shiva.

Lord: Surya (Sun)
Symbol: Knife or spear
Deity : Agni, god of fire
Indian zodiac: 26°40' Mesha - 10° Vrishabha
Western zodiac 22° 40' Taurus - 6° Gemini

Other name options, having Krittika nakashatra are name starting with : A, I, U, E.

Famous Name Iona

Iona Brown

was a British violinist and conductor. Born in Salisbury, her parents Antony and Fiona were both musicians. In addition, her brother Timothy is principal horn player with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, her other brother Ian is a pianist, and her sister Sally plays viola with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

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