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Swill · **What does your name mean? -** 04-04-2005, 11:31 PM

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BRIAN
Gender: Masculine
Usage: Irish, English
Pronounced: BRIE-an [key]
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The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the Old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble". Brian Boru was an Irish king who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was victorious in the Battle of Clontarf, but he himself was slain. happy:

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Swill is Offline Senior Member Posts: 2,372 Join Date: Jan 2002	What does your name mean? - 04-04-2005, 11:31 PM http://www.behindthename.com/ search it in BRIAN Gender: Masculine Usage: Irish, English Pronounced: BRIE-an [key] Extra Info: Popularity, Related Names, Namesakes, Websites Options: Contribute Information The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the Old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble". Brian Boru was an Irish king who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was victorious in the Battle of Clontarf, but he himself was slain. happy: