Brina: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Brina – Origin: unclear (Slavic — possibly Slovenian) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BREE-nə


Brina is an unclear (Slavic — possibly Slovenian) girl's name. It appears in our list of Baby Names That Mean Brave or Courageous.

Meaning & Origin of Brina

Origin: unclear (Slavic — possibly Slovenian).

A common claim: "Protector, brave" Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Brina means "protector" or "brave." A more plausible root is the Slovenian word for "juniper."

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Brina

Phonetic: BREE-nə   IPA: /ˈbɹiːnə/

Popularity of Brina

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1947–2024.

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