Bruno Name Meaning
The name Bruno comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Bruno below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Bruno Name Meaning
German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Croatian, Polish, Ancient GermanicDerived from the Germanic element brun "armour, protection" or brun "brown". Saint Bruno of Cologne was a German monk of the 11th...
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