Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Bruna
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bruna.
Primary meaning
Feminine of Bruno (brown)
Pronunciation: BROO-nah
Profile summary
Feminine form of Bruno. From Old German 'brun' meaning 'brown.' Popular in Italy, Portugal, and Brazil. The current meaning shown for this name is Feminine of Bruno (brown). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BROO-nah. It is listed alongside the related form Brunella. Bruna appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bruna is currently cataloged under Italian/portuguese (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Feminine of Bruno (brown).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Italian/portuguese (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bruna is grouped as a vintage girl name. Related form for this profile: Brunella. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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