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Christian Name · Gaelic Origin
Fiona Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Fiona
girl
Fiona means "Fair; White; Pure", a girl's name of Gaelic origin. The name Fiona does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Fiona celebrates the beauty of a pure heart — cleansed by grace and reflecting the radiant holiness of God.
Is Fiona in the Bible?
No — the name Fiona does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Fair; White; Pure", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Fiona.
Pronunciation:/fee-OH-nah/
OriginGaelic
MeaningFair; White; Pure
What does Fiona mean?
Fiona is a girl name of Gaelic origin meaning "Fair; White; Pure". Fiona comes from the Gaelic 'fionn,' meaning 'fair' or 'pure.' Purity of heart is central to the Christian faith — Jesus promised that the pure in heart would see God. The name evokes the snow-white cleansing that God offers through forgiveness.
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What does Fiona mean in the Bible?
Fiona means "Fair; White; Pure" and is a name of Gaelic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Fiona comes from the Gaelic 'fionn,' meaning 'fair' or 'pure.' Purity of heart is central to the Christian faith — Jesus promised that the pure in heart would see God. The name evokes the snow-white cleansing that God offers through forgiveness.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Fiona?
Fiona is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Fair; White; Pure" — not because Scripture names anyone Fiona.
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Which books of the Bible mention Fiona?
Fiona is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Fiona?
Fiona celebrates the beauty of a pure heart — cleansed by grace and reflecting the radiant holiness of God.
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Fiona name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Fiona does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Fair; White; Pure", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Fiona.
Fiona means "Fair; White; Pure." It is a Gaelic name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Fair; White; Pure" — runs right through the Bible.
Gaelic. Fiona comes into English from Gaelic and carries the sense "Fair; White; Pure." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Fiona
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Fiona?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Fiona?
You can read every verse where Fiona appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.