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[Facts] MEANINGS OF MY FIRST NAME IONA
BOTH MY MOTHER AND I HAVE THE FIRST NAME OF IONA { I OWN A} I WAS TOLD IT WAS AFTER A COMPANY THAT SOLD SMALL APPLIANCES LONG AGO. JUST RECENTLY HEARD THERE IS AN ISLAND IN SCOTTLAND CALLED IONA, THIS TRUE? KNOW THE MEANING OF THE NAME FOR FEMALE OR ARE THERE SEVERAL? I LIVE IN USA. I HAVE WELCH, DUTCH, IRISH, ENGLISH IN FAMILY LINE.
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Hello! Yes indeed, there is an island called Iona. I strongly suggest you read the Wikipedia article about it. It has a long and fascinating history.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iona
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Please take your CAPSLOCK off. Typing in caps is like shouting.If you Google Iona, you'll find out if it is or isn't a Scottish island. Or just click on the link and you'll get a lot of information on this site.
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