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Runa

Girl · Scandinavian · Short name

Meaning
Secret lore, rune
Pronunciation
ROO-nah
Origin
Scandinavian

From Old Norse 'rún' meaning secret or mystery; also referring to runic letters.

Popularity
Rare in Sweden (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Nordic, Old Norse

Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Sweden, United States

Alternate spellings

  • RuneScandinavian

    Masculine form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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