Una

Pronunciation: [ OON-uh ]

Girl Name #2,965 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

Pure and ancient — a name meaning 'one' with royal Irish roots

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Meaning & Origin

"one, unity"

Origin: Latin

Language: English

"lamb"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Language: Irish

The Story of Una

Una derives from the Latin 'una' meaning 'one' or 'unity.' In Irish, the name (also spelled Úna or Oona) is the Gaelic form and has been used in Ireland since ancient times, possibly derived from 'uan' meaning 'lamb.' Edmund Spenser immortalized the name in his epic poem The Faerie Queene (1590-1596), where Una represents truth and holiness — a pure and beautiful allegory of light overcoming darkness.

Una is experiencing a quiet revival as parents seek short, timeless names that work across cultures. It's particularly popular among Irish heritage families and those who love the literary connection to The Faerie Queene. In Finland, Oona has been a consistent top-10 name for years.

In Irish tradition, Úna/Una is a name of ancient royal pedigree. Una in The Faerie Queene represents Truth itself — one of English literature's most powerful allegorical figures. The name also appears in Irish folklore as Úna, daughter of the King of Lochlann.

Fun Facts

Edmund Spenser's Una in The Faerie Queene represents Truth itself — one of English literature's most enduring allegorical figures
Úna appears in Irish mythology as a fairy queen and daughter of the King of Lochlann

Una in Other Languages

Irish Úna/Oona

Latin Una

Finnish Oona

Italian Una

Famous People Named Una

Una Stubbs

Actor

1937

British actress known for playing Mrs Hudson in Sherlock and appearing in Till Death Us Do Part

Una (The Faerie Queene) Fictional

Other

Allegorical figure representing Truth in Edmund Spenser's epic poem The Faerie Queene (1590)

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #2,965
Total SSA Count: 55
Cultural Origins: Irish British Latin Finnish
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Pairs Well With

Una Rose Una Mae Una Grace Una Claire Una Violet Una Pearl

Sibling Names

Nora Finn Mara Leo Iris Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions About Una

What does the name Una mean?

"one, unity" (from Latin). "lamb" (from Irish Gaelic). Una derives from the Latin 'una' meaning 'one' or 'unity.' In Irish, the name (also spelled Úna or Oona) is the Gaelic form and has been used in Ireland since ancient times, possibly derived from 'uan' meaning 'lamb.' Edmund Spenser immortalized the name in his epic poem The Faerie Queene (1590-1596), where Una represents truth and holiness — a pure and beautiful allegory of light overcoming darkness.

What is the origin of the name Una?

Una has Latin, Irish Gaelic, Irish, British, and Finnish origins. In Latin, it means "one, unity". In Irish Gaelic, it means "lamb".

Is Una a boy or girl name?

Una is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Una?

Una is pronounced OON-uh.

How popular is the name Una?

Una is currently ranked #2965 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are good middle names for Una?

Popular middle name pairings include Una Rose, Una Mae, Una Grace, Una Claire, Una Violet, and Una Pearl.

What are good sibling names for Una?

Names that pair well with Una as siblings include Nora, Finn, Mara, Leo, Iris, and Felix.

How many syllables does Una have?

Una has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Una a common or rare name?

Una is an uncommon name, ranked #2965 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Una

Una is a girl name with Irish, British, Latin, and Finnish origins . The name means "one, unity" in Latin .

Una is currently ranked #2,965 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Una has 2 syllables and is pronounced OON-uh, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

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