isla

Isla is the Spanish noun for island. In everyday usage it denotes a landmass surrounded by water and appears in geographic descriptions and place names in Spanish-speaking regions. Beyond its common noun meaning, Isla is also used as a feminine given name in many cultures, especially in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century onward. The given name commonly draws on the Spanish word for island, but it may also reflect other naming influences, including references to geographic islands or toponymic traditions.

As a given name, Isla has gained popularity internationally and is used across a range of cultures. Notable people with the name include Isla Fisher, an Australian actress known for roles in film and television. The name’s rise in use is part of a broader trend toward nature-inspired or place-derived first names in modern naming practices.

In cultural and linguistic contexts, Isla can also appear as a component of place names or geographic descriptors within Spanish-speaking areas. Its dual function as both a common noun and a personal name reflects how language and geography intersect in naming practices, producing a term that is at once descriptive and personal.