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Meaning: Strong, Honourable, Strength, High, Noble, Virtuous, Hill
Pronunciation: BRYE-uhn, /ˈbraɪən/, B R AY AH N
Popularity Rank: #250
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Brian Meanings
Strong
Honourable
Strength
High
Noble
Virtuous
Hill
Hill Place
Brave
Origin - Irish
Derived from the Old Celtic word 'brígh' meaning 'noble' or 'strong'. In Irish mythology, Brian Boru was a high king of Ireland known for his military leadership and bravery.
The name Brian is of Irish origin and means Strong, Honourable, Strength, High, Noble, Virtuous, Hill, Hill Place, Brave. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Brian is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 93 more countries.
Brian Pronunciation Guide
Phonetic Pronunciation: BRYE-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbraɪən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B R AY AH N
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
This pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET system, a phonetic notation developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) for speech recognition systems. Each ARPABET symbol corresponds to a distinct sound in English. For example, 'JH' represents the sound as in 'joke,' 'AA' represents the sound as in 'father,' and 'N' represents the sound as in 'no.'
The pronunciation guide was generated using the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, a public domain resource for phonetic pronunciations of words.
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Brian Name Popularity
At NamesLook, the name Brian is recorded 188,791 times globally, ranking it as the 250th most common name worldwide.
Brian is most prevalent in United States of America, with 84,626 occurrences, making it the 20th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Brian is found among 1 in every 10 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Stay updated with the most recent news about Brian. Read on to catch up with Brian's latest headlines
Last Updated: May 24, 2024 03:47 PM (GMT + 5.30)
Brian Low death: Man arrested more than three months after dog walker fatally shot - Sky News Source: Sky News |
Published on: May 24, 2024
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Published on: May 24, 2024
Beach Boys, including Brian Wilson, reunite in 'special moment' - USA TODAY Source: USA TODAY |
Published on: May 24, 2024
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Published on: May 24, 2024
Defense says to expect ‘fireworks' when ATF agent Brian Higgins testifies in Karen Read trial - NBC Boston Source: NBC Boston |
Published on: May 23, 2024
Dan Campbell provides promising injury update on Brian Branch - Pride Of Detroit Source: Pride Of Detroit |
Published on: May 23, 2024
Report: No 'major improvements' for Auburn RB Brian Battie after another surgery - 247Sports Source: 247Sports |
Published on: May 23, 2024
Brian Baumgartner's Memorial Day Barbecue Recipes - TODAY Source: TODAY |
Published on: May 23, 2024
Brian Wilson Makes Rare Appearance to Celebrate Beach Boys Doc with Bandmates After Conservatorship Ruling - Yahoo Entertainment Source: Yahoo Entertainment |
Published on: May 22, 2024
Beach Boys' Mike Love Says Brian Wilson's Conservatorship Is 'Not So Negative' - PEOPLE Source: PEOPLE |
Published on: May 22, 2024
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