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Fiona.

A female given name from Scottish Gaelic, in regular use since the 20th century, first in Scotland, then in England.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/fiˈoʊnə/General-American/fiːˈəʊnə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A female given name from Scottish Gaelic, in regular use since the 20th century, first in Scotland, then in England.

  2. Sara Duterte, 15ᵗʰ vice president of the Philippines.

    Philippine · Philippines · derogatory · slang
Where this word comes from

From Irish fionn (“fair, white”). In use before 1713. Popularized by James Macpherson (see 1765 quotation), and perhaps by the 19th-century Scottish writer William Sharp, who chose “Fiona Macleod” as his pen name. * (Sara Duterte): After the fictional character Princess Fiona from the Shrek series, who transforms from princess to ogre.

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