Gender: Female
Origin: Scandinavian, Indian
Meaning: Secret lore or rune, Sixth Month of Muslim Calendar
Pronunciation: ROO-nah, ˈruːnə, R UW N AH
Popularity Rank: #16,443
Derived from the Old Norse word 'run' meaning 'secret lore' or 'rune'. It is also associated with the Danish word 'runer' meaning 'runes'. Runes were used as letters in ancient Germanic languages and were also regarded as mystical symbols with magical powers.
The name Runa is of Scandinavian, Indian origin and means Secret lore or rune, Sixth Month of Muslim Calendar. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Runa is commonly found in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, India, and 64 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ROO-nah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈruːnə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R UW N AH
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Runa is recorded 2,665 times globally, ranking it as the 16,443th most common name worldwide.
Runa is most prevalent in Bangladesh, with 919 occurrences, making it the 470th most popular name in the country.
In Bangladesh, the name Runa is found among 1 in every 546 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | #470 | 1 : 546 |
| Saudi Arabia | #10,118 | 1 : 12,413 |
| India | #3,336 | 1 : 4,551 |
| Oman | #3,825 | 1 : 4,634 |
| United Kingdom | #4,940 | 1 : 4,091 |
| United Arab Emirates | #6,141 | 1 : 8,965 |
| Italy | #10,651 | 1 : 12,067 |
| United States of America | #17,228 | 1 : 18,460 |
| Norway | #651 | 1 : 875 |
| Jordan | #3,477 | 1 : 4,272 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Runa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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