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Rhona

Girl · Celtic · Medium name

Meaning
Rough island, of the rugged isle

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
ROH-nah
Origin
Celtic

From Scottish, possibly from the island name Rona.

Popularity
Uncommon in United Kingdom (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageNature-inspired

Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, Norse

Commonly used in: Scotland, United Kingdom, United States

Alternate spellings

  • RonaScottish / Hebrew

    Short form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Scottish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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