Brianna
Brianna is an girl name of Irish origin, meaning “High, noble”.
| Meaning | High, noble |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Irish |
| Pronunciation | bree-AN-uh |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, Canada, Ireland |
Meaning and origin of Brianna
Brianna is a feminine form of Brian, the name of the celebrated Irish high king Brian Boru. The origin of Brian is not certain, but it is usually linked to an Old Celtic element meaning 'high' or 'noble'. The feminine Briana appears in Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene in the sixteenth century, but Brianna became widely popular only in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s.
Is Brianna a religious name?
Brianna has no religious background; it is a modern feminine of an old Irish name.
How popular is Brianna?
Very popular in the US in the 1990s and still widely used.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brianna mean?
Brianna means 'High, noble'. It is of Irish origin.
Does Brianna have a religious meaning?
Brianna has no religious background; it is a modern feminine of an old Irish name.
How do you pronounce Brianna?
Brianna is pronounced bree-AN-uh.
Is Brianna a boy or girl name?
Brianna is usually a girl name.