A feminine given name, variant of Brianna, meaning strong or noble.
Celtic origin from Brian, meaning 'high, noble, strong.' The feminine form Briana emerged in the 20th century as part of the trend of creating feminine versions of masculine names.
This name connects to the legendary Irish king Brian Boru, who defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. The name's popularity surged in America during the 1970s-90s, riding the wave of Celtic name appreciation.
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