Name meaning
Runa
means “secret lore, rune”
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic
- Spellings
- Runa · Rúna
- Say it
- ROO-nah
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Runa comes from the Old Norse rún, secret or hidden knowledge, the word behind runes, the old Germanic letters.
Roots
From Old Norse rún (secret, rune).
Where it is used
Gudrun shares the root.
Runa name FAQ
What does the name Runa mean?
Runa means “secret lore, rune”. From Old Norse rún (secret, rune).
Where does the name Runa come from?
Runa is of Old Norse origin. Today it is used in Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic families.
How do you pronounce Runa?
Runa is usually pronounced ROO-nah.
Is Runa a boy's or a girl's name?
Runa is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Runa?
Related spellings and forms include Rúna.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.