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Oona

/OONUH/
Scandinavian Female

Oona is a Scandinavian name meaning "One". It originates from BE, BR, Canada, CH, DE. The etymology of Oona is debated. Possible origins include Irish (Úna, meaning "lamb"), Latin (una, meaning "one"), and possibly Greek (related to Agnes, meaning "pure" or "chaste").

Language Scandinavian
Gender Female
Phonetic OONUH
IPA ˈunə

Say it as OONUH. Keep the original Scandinavian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Oona Chaplin - Actress
  • · Oona O'Neill - Wife of Charlie Chaplin

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