Boy name
Bruno name meaning
“brown in colour”
Bruno is a masculine Germanic name meaning “brown in colour.” It comes from the Germanic name Bruno, derived from the element brūn, meaning “brown.” Several saints also established the name’s use in Christian naming traditions, adding a historical naming association to its word origin.
What does Bruno mean?
Brown in colour
In Indonesian: berwarna cokelat
The ending -no is common in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Hartono, Mulyono, and Pramono. It has no fixed meaning on its own; the complete name matters. More boy names ending in -no →
Origin and cultural usage of Bruno
From the Germanic name Bruno, derived from brūn, 'brown'. Several saints also established its use in Christian naming traditions.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Bruno
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bruno, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Bruno: brown in colour
- Enoch: dedicated or consecrated
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
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Meaning of each word
- Bruno: brown in colour
- Sebastian: from the city of Sebaste
- Christ: the anointed one
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Bruno Juan
Meaning of each word
- Bruno: brown in colour
- Juan: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Bruno: brown in colour
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
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Bruno Pit
Meaning of each word
- Bruno: brown in colour
- Pit: stone, rock
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Meaning of each word
- Bruno: brown in colour
- Nathan: he has given
- Lazarus: God has helped
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How to pronounce Bruno
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦿꦸꦤꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮢᮥᮔᮧ |
Is Bruno a boy’s name?
Yes, Bruno is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bruno ranks #2,765 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Bruno
Famous people named Bruno
- Bruno Kaka Wawo
- Bruno S. Rantetana · b. 1964
- Bruno Sapang Samawali · b. 1964
- Bruno Sukarto · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Bruno
What is the meaning of Bruno?
Bruno means brown in colour. From the Germanic name Bruno, derived from brūn, 'brown'. Several saints also established its use in Christian naming traditions.
Is Bruno a boy’s name?
Yes, Bruno is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bruno?
Bruno is of European origin.
How many syllables does Bruno have?
Bruno has 2 syllables (Bru-no) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bruno?
Bruno ranks #2,765 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Bruno?
Some ideas: Bruno Enoch Patrick; Bruno Sebastian Christ; Bruno Juan.
Famous people named Bruno?
Notable people named Bruno include Bruno Kaka Wawo, Bruno S. Rantetana, Bruno Sapang Samawali.
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