Oona

Oona Meaning & Origin

About Oona
The name "Oona" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Úna." It means "lamb" or "one." Oona is a feminine name that carries connotations of innocence, gentleness, and purity. It is often associated with qualities such as kindness, compassion, and a nurturing nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oona are female.

Oona Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -1.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
UW1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈunə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oona in Braille

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

The name Oona in braille

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

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

The name Oona in sign language

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