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Una

Probably from an Old Irish word for "lamb", though in English it has also been linked to the Latin word for "one".

Meaning and origin

Una began as a name in medieval Ireland, most likely built on an Old Irish word for lamb, and it was common enough there to appear regularly in early genealogies and records.

How to pronounce Una

English (US)YOO-nuh /ˈjuːnə/

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