Runa

Gender: Girl
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Rune
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Runa Meaning and Origin

Runa is a name meaning "rune", from Scandinavian origin.

The name Runa is a girl's name meaning "rune" and is of Scandinavian origin. In Norse mythology, "Runa" is derived from the Old Norse word "rún," which means "secret" or "whisper." Runes were ancient letters used in Northern Europe before the adoption of the Latin alphabet. The name Runa could be associated with the mystical and secretive nature of the runes. In Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, "Runa" means "debt" or "obligation." In Japanese, "Runa" is a feminine given name. It is written using different kanji characters, which can have various meanings. One common interpretation is "flowery" or "lunar." It can also be associated with other meanings such as "elegant," "dew," or "moon."

Names similar to Runa:

Posts with the name Runa:

Tired of seeing the same boring baby names?

Skip the generic Top 100 lists. Enter your email below to instantly download your free copy of 150 Rare, Cool & Unexpected Baby Names — and find a name as unique as your little one.