Strong, virtuous, and honorable
Briawna is a modern phonetic variant of Brianna, which is the feminine form of the Irish name Brian. It is derived from the Old Celtic element 'bre', meaning hill or high, and is interpreted to mean noble or strong. This specific spelling is rare and emphasizes the 'aw' vowel sound.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Briawna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
