Fiona: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“white; fair”

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فیونا

Fiona

Fiona (فیونا, Celtic Fiona) is a Christian girl’s name that means “white; fair”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Fiona.

Fiona at a glance

Meaning: white; fair
Gender: Girl
Origin: Celtic
Faith: Christian
Say it: fee-oh-nuh
Syllables: 3
Letters: 5
First letter: F · ف

Meaning of Fiona

In English: white; fair
اردو میں معنی: سفید؛ گوری

Origin and history of Fiona

From Gaelic fionn, meaning 'white'.

Base wordGaelic fionn

How to say and write Fiona

Say it: fee-oh-nuh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Fiona
Urdu: فیونا
Original script: Fiona
Themes: Beauty

Sibling names for Fiona

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Fiona.

Names like Fiona

Questions about the name Fiona

What does the name Fiona mean?

Fiona means “white; fair”. In Urdu: سفید؛ گوری. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Fiona a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Fiona is a girl’s name.

Is Fiona a Christian name?

Yes. Fiona is used by Christian families. It is of Celtic origin. From Gaelic fionn, meaning 'white'.

How do you pronounce Fiona?

Say it “fee-oh-nuh”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Fiona in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Fiona is written فیونا. In its original script: Fiona.

Is the meaning of Fiona verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.