Bruno
Meaning of Bruno
Bruno is a sturdy, story-book name that springs from the Old German word “brun,” meaning “brown”—think of deep forest bark, roasted coffee beans, or a beloved teddy bear that’s been on every adventure. First worn by 11th-century Saint Bruno, founder of the Carthusian order, it later found a jaunty second home in Italy, Spain, and Latin America, where it still feels effortlessly cool. Modern ears may catch it in pop culture—from Grammy-winner Bruno Mars to Disney’s earworm “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”—yet it never loses its old-world charm. Pronounced simply BROO-noh, the name rolls off the tongue like a friendly drumbeat. Parents who choose Bruno often say they’re drawn to its mix of warmth and strength: it’s short, easy to spell, and impossible to forget, a little like a well-cut leather jacket that only gets better with age.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as BROO-noh (/ˈbruːnoʊ/)
American English
- Pronunced as BROO-noh (/ˈbrunoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Bruno
| Bruno Mars is an American pop icon celebrated for his versatile music and dynamic performances, who started in Hawaii before pursuing fame in Los Angeles. |
| Bruno Benedetto Rossi was an Italian-American experimental physicist who advanced particle physics and cosmic ray studies by inventing instruments and proving cosmic ray intensity is greater from the West. |
| Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese midfielder who captains Manchester United and plays for the Portugal national team. |
| Bruno Latour was a French philosopher, anthropologist, and sociologist renowned for his influential work in science and technology studies. |
| Bruno Sammartino was an Italian-American wrestler who held the longest men's world title reign in history with his first WWF Championship. |
| Bruno Senna Lalli is a Brazilian former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2010 to 2012 and won the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship in the LMP2 class with Rebellion. |
| Bruno di Segni was an Italian bishop and Benedictine abbot who counseled four popes, was removed from his abbacy after a dispute, and later became a saint. |
| Bruno Walter was a celebrated 20th-century conductor who worked closely with Gustav Mahler and led many major orchestras. |
| Bruno Alves - Bruno Eduardo Regufe Alves is a former Portuguese central defender now serving as sporting director for AEK Athens. |
| Bruno Schulz was a renowned Polish Jewish writer and artist, celebrated for his masterful prose, whose life was tragically cut short during the Holocaust. |
| Bruno Henrique is a Brazilian winger who plays for Flamengo. |
| Bruno Ganz was a renowned Swiss actor celebrated for his nearly 60-year career and iconic roles in films like Wings of Desire. |
| Goleiro Bruno is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. |
| Bruno Petković is a Croatian forward who plays for Turkey's Kocaelispor and the Croatian national team. |
| German mystic Bruno Bernhard Gröning gained fame in the late 1940s for faith healings, had a background as a Nazi Party member and WWII soldier, and died of cancer at age 52. |
