Scottish · Girl name
Isla
“origin uncertain; from the name Islay”
About the name Isla
Isla is a Scottish feminine given name derived from the name of the island Islay, located in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The etymology of Islay is uncertain, and while the name is sometimes associated with the word ‘island’, this is not its established meaning. Isla is pronounced ‘eye-la’. The name has gained recognition in English-speaking countries, partly due to the Australian actress Isla Fisher. Isla is also the name of a river in Scotland, further connecting it to Scottish geography.
- Meaning
- origin uncertain; from the name Islay
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EYE-lah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Isla
- Isla Mae
- Isla Rose
- Isla Claire
- Isla Jane
- Isla Ann
Questions about Isla
- What does Isla mean?
- Isla is a Scottish name meaning "origin uncertain; from the name Islay".
- How do you pronounce Isla?
- Isla is pronounced EYE-lah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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