Runa Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationROO-nah / /ˈruː.nə/Old Norse; Sanskrit; Japanese
Meaning
secret lore (Old Norse); rune (Sanskrit); to flow (Japanese)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Old Norse, Runa is associated with the concept of 'runes' or secret knowledge, often linked to ancient Norse mythology. In Sanskrit, it signifies a connection to mystical symbols and meanings. In Japanese, the name can imply a sense of fluidity and grace.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Roonah
- Runae
International Variants
- Runa (Scandinavian)
- Runa (Japanese)
Famous people named Runa
Runa Laila — singer.
Runa Sera — artist.
Fictional characters named Runa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Runa was first seen in the United States in 2000. Runa has ranked as high as #1286 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in Washington, California, Oregon, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Runa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Runa (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 8 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 70 |
| 2021 | 65 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2024 | 58 |