Names Phiona

Phiona

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Worthy of love" or "born to love"
Popularity
Phiona is not a common name worldwide, but it has gained popularity in African regions like Uganda.

cartoon of the name Phiona
Cartoon of Phiona

Phiona Name meanings & History

"Worthy of love" or "born to love". Variant of Fiona. It is used mainly in Uganda (regarding (African) English usage) and Burundi (regarding African French usage).One bearer of this name is Ugandan chess player Phiona Mutesi (1996-), noted as one of the first titled female players in Ugandan chess history. Phiona can be used as a first name or a middle name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Phiona: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Phiona:

P: Particular,Pensive,Partnership,Political,Passive

H: Hope,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Haggle

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

O: Obstinate,Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive

N: Nutrition,Nagging,Neat,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nervous,Nice

A: Aggressive,Angry,Action,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious

Phiona is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name

Famous People

Phiona Mutesi is a Ugandan chess prodigy who gained international recognition after her inspiring story was made into a movie titled "Queen of Katwe."