Definitions for IONA
aɪˈoʊ nəion·a

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ionanoun

   A small island in the Inner Hebrides.

2. Ionanoun

   of mostly Scottish usage, derived from the place name.

3. Etymology: Possibly a misreading of Latin Ioua, Gaelic Ì, Old Norse ey "island".

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1. Iona

   Iona (; Scottish Gaelic: Ì Chaluim Chille (IPA:[ˈiːˈxaɫ̪ɯimˈçiʎə]), sometimes simply Ì; Scots: Iona) is a small island in the Inner Hebrides, off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island. Iona Abbey was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for three centuries and is today known for its relative tranquility and natural environment. It is a tourist destination and a place for spiritual retreats. Its modern Scottish Gaelic name means "Iona of (Saint) Columba" (formerly anglicised as "Icolmkill"). In 2019, the island's estimated population was 120. Residents engage in farming, using traditional methods. Other occupations include crofting and tourism-related work; some craftsmen make goods for sale locally, such as pottery, tapestries, jewellery and knitted goods. In March 1980, the Hugh Fraser Foundation donated much of the main island (and its off-lying islands) to the current owner, the National Trust for Scotland. The abbey and some church buildings are owned by the Iona Cathedral Trust.One publication, describing the religious significance of the island, says that the island is "known as the birthplace of Celtic Christianity in Scotland,” and notes that “St Columba came here in the year 563 to establish the Abbey, which still stands".

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1. Iona

   Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland. It was a centre of Irish monasticism for four centuries and is today renowned for its tranquility and natural beauty. It is a popular tourist destination and a place for retreats. Its modern Gaelic name means "Iona of Columba".

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1. Iona

   a fertile little island 1½ m. W. of Mull, where St. Columba landed from Ireland A.D. 563, and built a monastery which was for centuries the centre of ecclesiastical life and missionary enterprise among the Scots of Scotland and Ireland and the Angles of the N. of England. It is 3½ m. long and 1½ broad.

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1. iona

   The most famous of the Hebrides, in Argyle Co., Scotland. It is about 3 miles long, and varies in breadth from a mile to a mile and a half. It was founded by Saint Columba, a native of Ireland, in the 6th century, and long remained the chief seat of learning and the centre of missionary enterprises undertaken by the Culdees. In 795, 802, 806, 825, and 986 the island was ravaged by Norsemen, by whom its monks were martyred in the three latter dates.

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1. iona

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2. IONA

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. IONA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Iona is ranked #94311 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Iona surname appeared 194 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Iona.
   
   38.1% or 74 total occurrences were White.
   27.8% or 54 total occurrences were Asian.
   19.5% or 38 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   10.8% or 21 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   3.6% or 7 total occurrences were Black.

Anagrams for IONA »

1. AION

How to pronounce IONA?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of IONA in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of IONA in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of IONA in a Sentence

1. Don McLean:

   I have a degree in finance and economics, from a good school — Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, which turns out a lot of business people. And all of that stuck with me through the years.

2. Iona College processor Jeanne Zaino:

   Is it going to be 1968 Chicago ? Probably not, but Iona College could be Iona College and a much more raucous convention than anybody thought we’ve ever see in Philadelphia this year.

3. Jane Costello:

   Iona loves her animals. That’s what makes us think this is an odd situation.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Iona
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iona
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=IONA
4. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Iona
5. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html