Origin and Meaning of Úna

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Úna

Irish

Meaning of Úna

The name Úna is identical in form with the Irish word "úna" meaning "hunger", but it is most probably derived from the word "uan" meaning "lamb".

Famous bearers

A bearer is Úna O'Connor (born 1938), an Irish camogie player who is regarded as one of the greatest players in the world (camogie is a Celtic team sport, the women's variant of hurling).

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