What origin is the name Runa?

Runa comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Runa?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Runa — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Runa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Runa

Runa

Girl

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Runa is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Secret love.".

Parents who choose Runa pick a girl name from the Scandinavian tradition, meaning "Secret love.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Secret love.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Runa

What does Runa mean?

Runa is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Secret love.".

How popular is Runa?

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