Little raven or sword
Brena is a name with multiple potential roots, most notably as a feminine form of the Irish name Brennan, meaning 'little raven'. It is also sometimes associated with the Germanic word for 'sword' or as a variant of the Welsh name Brenda.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Brena in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Wheel of Time
