Unna

The first name Unna, used for girls, is a Faroese and Icelandic variant of Unnr and has its roots in Old Norse. Its direct translation is "the love" or alternatively "the happy one."

What does the name Unna mean?

Unna is a female first name that is considered a Faroese and Icelandic form of Unnr and has Old Norse origins. It translates to "the love," "the happy one," or "the content one." The name derives from the terms unna (unnaną), which stand for "to love," "to grant," "to allow," "to give," "to enjoy," "to be happy," and "to be content," as well as unn, which means "the love." Additionally, there may be a connection to the Old Norse word unnr (unþī) for "the wave." Some sources also associate the name with the Latin word ūnus for "one." There is also the assumption that Unna could be a variant of Ounagh, a variant form of Agnes. Other forms include Unnur and Unn.

Where does the name Unna come from?

The name Unna is a female first name with Old Norse roots that means "the love." The etymology includes the Old Norse terms unna (unnaną) for "to love," "to grant," "to allow," "to give," "to enjoy," "to be happy," and "to be content" or unn, which means "the love," as well as unnr (unþī), which means "the wave." The language of the name is prevalent in Danish, German, Faroese, Finnish, Icelandic, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Unna?

Unna is pronounced as 'Un-na.'

Popularity

In Germany, Unna is a relatively rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 4,899th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533rd. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Unna is also available.

Famous people

• Unna (Geography) (city in the same-named district)