Una: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: oon-ah
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: One

The name Una is a feminine given name with multiple origins, including Latin and Irish. It means "one" or "lamb" and has been associated with various meanings such as "pure, " "holy, " or "chaste" in Greek, and "lamb" in Latin. The name gained popularity due to its use in Edmund Spenser's epic poem "The Faerie Queene, " where it symbolizes unity, and the one. Over time, the name has been used in different cultural contexts, including being a variant of the Irish name Úna and the Scottish Gaelic Ùna. Its usage has evolved, with the name becoming more popular in European countries but less common in the US.

Una Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Una is currently #5530 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Una is currently #3132 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Una is currently #2698 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Una is currently #1512 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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