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Brian Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "brian" is "strong, virtuous", and is used often for "boy".

Name
brian
Meaning
strong, virtuous
Pronunciation
bry-an
Used for
boy
Syllables
2

Brian Name Details

The name Brian is of Irish origin and is derived from the Irish name Brían or Bríain, which means 'strong' or 'virtuous'. It was first made popular by Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland in the 11th century. Brian has been a commonly used name in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.

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