Norna

Norna Meaning & Origin

About Norna
The name "Norna" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "norn," meaning "fate" or "destiny." In Norse mythology, the Norns were three female beings who controlled the destiny of individuals and the course of events in the world. Therefore, the name "Norna" carries the connotation of being associated with fate or having a sense of control over one's destiny.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Norna are female.

Norna Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRN
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N0650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɔrnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Norna in Braille

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

The name Norna in braille

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

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

The name Norna in sign language

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