Meaning & Origin
A taxonomic genus within the family Vespertilionidae – now having only two species of bats.
Ia is a girl's baby name of Welsh and Georgian origin. In Welsh tradition, Ia (or Eia) was a female saint who gave her name to St. Ives in Cornwall. In Georgian, Ia (ია) means 'violet' — the fragrant purple flower — and is one of the most beloved Georgian feminine names.
Ia is remarkably brief — just two letters — but carries centuries of Welsh and Georgian heritage. The Georgian meaning of violet gives it natural beauty and poetic simplicity, while the Welsh saint gives it Celtic spiritual resonance.