Names Bruno

Bruno

Found 7 entry about "Bruno"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Bruno means "brown" or "shield" in Germanic languages. It may also be associated with the Latin word "brunus," meaning "dark-haired."

Pronunciation

BROO-naw(Polish, Slovak)
BROO-no
BROO-no(German, Italian, Spanish, Czech)
BROO-noo(Portuguese)
BRUY-NO(French)

Popularity

Bruno is a popular name in many countries, including Germany, Italy, Brazil, and Portugal. In the United States, it has been steadily rising in popularity since the 1990s, reaching its peak in 2015 when it was ranked as the 904th most popular name for boys.

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Bruno Name meanings & History

German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish. The name Bruno means "brown" or "shield" in Germanic languages. It may also be associated with the Latin word "brunus," meaning "dark-haired.". Derived from the Old German element brunna meaning "armour, protection" (Proto-Germanic *brunjǭ) or brun meaning "brown" (Proto-Germanic *brūnaz). Saint Bruno of Cologne was a German monk of the 11th century who founded the Carthusian Order. The surname has belonged to Giordano Bruno, a philosopher burned at the stake by the Inquisition. A modern bearer is the American singer Bruno Mars (1985-), born Peter Gene Hernandez. The name Bruno is commonly used as a first name for boys. It can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Bruno: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Bruno:

B: Bountiful,Bashful,Beauty,Brains

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

U: Universality,Understanding,Undermining,Utopia,Unity

N: Neurosis,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nice,Neat,Nutrition,Nervous

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete

Bruno is:

a Classic name
a Simple name
a Strange name
a Strong name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Bruno include actor Bruno Mars, philosopher Bruno Latour, and footballer Bruno Fernandes.

2.) Bruno (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) brown-skinned

Other Forms: Brune, Brunne, Brunoh

3.) BRUNO (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: A borrowing from the Old High German, Bruno is derived from brun (brown). (BROO-NO)

4.) BRUNO (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: From the German bruno (brown). The name was borne by St. Bruno of Cologne (1030-1101), a German monk and founder of the Carthusian Order. Var: Brunon. (BROO-NO)