Icelandic · Old Norse

Brynja

Pronounced BRIN-yuhShare

Meaning: Armor

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Brynja is an Icelandic name from the Norse word for armor. Its meaning refers to protective clothing rather than to a particular warrior or mythical character.

Nicknames

  • Bryn

Spellings & variants

  • Brynhild

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Brynja comes from Icelandic and Old Norse.

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