Una
Una is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “the one, lamb.” A name of multiple meanings — 'one' in Latin, 'lamb' in Irish, and possibly 'hunger' in Old Irish.
how do you pronounce Una?
OO-nah
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what does Una mean?
The name Una means “the one, lamb.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
A name of multiple meanings — 'one' in Latin, 'lamb' in Irish, and possibly 'hunger' in Old Irish. In Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene,' Una represents truth and the true church. In Irish tradition, it is associated with several legendary queens. The name is elegant in its simplicity.
who are famous people named Una?
- Una Stubbs (English actress)
- Una Healy (Irish singer, member of The Saturdays)
what names are similar to Una?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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