Obrian

Obrian Meaning & Origin

About Obrian
The name "Obrian" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Briain," meaning "descendant of Brian." The name Brian itself comes from the Old Celtic word "brígh," which means "strength" or "valor." Therefore, the name "Obrian" can be interpreted as "descendant of Brian" or "one who possesses strength and valor."

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Obrian are male.

Obrian Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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APRN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 B R AY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈbraɪən/
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('APRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obrian in Braille

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

The name Obrian in braille

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

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

The name Obrian in sign language

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