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GirlPronounced Icelandic /ˈprɪn.ja/

Brynja

A name meaning "armour".

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Brynja is a girl name meaning "armour".

Pronunciation: Icelandic /ˈprɪn.ja/.

GenderGirl
Meaningarmour
PronunciationIcelandic /ˈprɪn.ja/

Meaning and history

The name means "armour" in Old Norse.

Notes and context

Usage: icelandic, old norse

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