Isla
[ˈaɪlə]Meaning
variant of Islay, coinciding with the Spanish word isla, "island"
Background Story
Isla is a variant of Islay, typically used as a feminine name. It spread from Scotland and became very popular in the English-speaking world in the 2010s and 2020s. The spelling also coincides with the Spanish word isla, meaning "island", though the two are pronounced differently.
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