Briona: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: br-ee-ohn-ah
Origin: Ireland
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Briona symbolizes 'strength and resilience'.

The name Briona is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "brion," meaning "strong" or "powerful." It is a relatively rare given name that has seen a rise in popularity in recent years. Briona symbolizes strength and resilience, reflecting the qualities of its Irish heritage. The name's importance lies in its unique cultural background and the positive attributes it conveys.

Briona Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Briona is currently #18521 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Briona is currently #10520 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Briona is currently #9701 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Briona is currently #5479 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Briona is currently #8991 on Kiindred Australian Names

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