What is the origin of the name Breonna?

Breonna is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Breonna?

Breonna is currently ranked #10388 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Breonna?

Breonna is pronounced bree-AHN-uh.

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GirlIrish

Breonna

bree-AHN-uh

Popularity

#10388

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

5,160

Peak Year

#280 in 1994

First Recorded

1978

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Breonna is a modern Americanized spelling of Brianna, an Irish name derived from Brian, meaning 'noble', 'high', or 'strong'.

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Bree Bri Onna

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Bree Bri Onna

Spelling Variations

Brianna Breana Brianne

Similar Names

Savannah Jillian Sierra

Personality Traits

BraveStrongIndependentIntelligent

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