Bran

Bran Meaning & Origin

About Bran
The name "Bran" is of Welsh origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Welsh word "brenin," meaning "king," or from the word "brân," meaning "raven." In Celtic mythology, Bran is also the name of a legendary figure associated with wisdom and protection. Overall, the name "Bran" is often associated with qualities such as leadership, intelligence, and a connection to the natural world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bran are male.

Bran Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -64.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/bræn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bran in Braille

Here's how to represent Bran in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Bran in braille

How to Spell the Name Bran in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Bran using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bran in sign language

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