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At a Glance: Name: Runa – Meaning: secret, rune-lore – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ROO-nah
Runa is a girl's name from Old Norse, pronounced ROO-nah, and it means "secret" and "rune-lore." It has a free-spirited, boho feel while staying clean and modern, so it suits parents who want something short and soft with a bit of mystery built in.
Meaning & Origin of Runa
Meaning: Secret, rune-lore.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Runa
Phonetic: ROO-nah IPA: /ˈruːnə/
Popularity of Runa
Runa is uncommon in the U.S.: it ranked #2871 in 2024 with 58 babies, down from its peak of #2494 in 2020, when 70 babies were given the name. That means a Runa is likely to be the only one in her class.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2000–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Runa mean?
Secret, rune-lore. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Runa)
How do you pronounce Runa?
Runa is pronounced ROO-nah (IPA: /ˈruːnə/).
Is Runa a popular name right now?
Runa peaked at #2494 in 2020 and is ranked #2871 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2000–2024.)
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