Islay Name Meaning & Origin
Islay
Pronunciation: IY-lə (key)
Origin of the name Isla:
Modern Scottish coinage derived from the pronunciation of Islay, which is the name of a Scottish island.
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pronounced (EYE-LA)
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Is the name of a Scottish Island where famously Whisky is made.
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Lee, Issy
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