Bruna

Bruna Meaning and Origin

The name Bruna is a girl’s name meaning “brown“ and is of Italian origin. In Italian and Portuguese, Bruna is the feminine form of the name Bruno, which means “brown” or “dark-haired.” It is often used to describe someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Bruna can also have Germanic roots, where it is derived from the name Brunhilde or Brunhilda. The Germanic name Brunhilde is composed of the elements “brun” meaning “armor” or “protection” and “hild” meaning “battle.” It can be translated as “armored battle maiden” or “protected in battle.” Bruna is a name that is popular in various countries, particularly in Italy, Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking regions. 

Names similar to Bruna:

• Bianca
• Luciana
• Isabella
• Carmela
• Giulietta
• Francesca
• Lucrezia
• Viola
• Emilia
• Chiara

 

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