Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. ... It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble". For example, the element bre means "hill"; which could be transferred to mean "eminence" or "exalted one".
The name Briano is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Briano is: Brave; Virtuous.
Irish Surname - O'Brien. The surname O'Brien is 'O'Briain' in Irish, meaning descendant of Brian (Boru). The name means 'exalted one' or 'eminence'. ... His victory at Clontarf united all of Ireland, nominally at least, under a single leader, though Brian himself was slain.
The name Briannah is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Briannah is: Strong. She ascends. Feminine of Brian.
Celtic Meaning: The name Briannon is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Briannon is: Strong. She ascends. Feminine of Brian.
Celtic Meaning: The name Brienna is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Brienna is: Strong. She ascends. Feminine of Brian.
The name Brienne is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Brienne is: Strong. She ascends. Feminine of Brian.
Celtic Meaning: The name Briant is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Briant is: Strong; He ascends. 10th century Brian Boru was a high king and great national hero of Ireland.
