Oona
Fact sheet
- Name
- Oona
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Oona is a form of the Celtic-Gaelic name Una and has its roots in both Finnish and Irish. It has two different etymological origins. On one hand, Oona is translated as 'the Unique', 'the Unity', or 'my Only', which is derived from the Latin word una.
What does the name Oona mean?
Oona is a girl's name that occurs in both Finnish and Irish and is derived from the Celtic-Gaelic name Una. It has two different meanings: on one hand, it stands for 'the Unique', 'the Unity', or 'my Only', derived from the Latin terms una and unus, which mean 'one', 'only', or 'single'. On the other hand, Oona is also interpreted as 'the Lamb' or 'the Lamb (of God)', based on the Old Irish word úan for 'the Lamb'. In Irish mythology, Oonagh is depicted as a fairy queen with golden hair and metaphorically symbolizes 'the Most Beautiful of all Fairy Queens'. Another variant of this name is Oonagh.
Where does the name Oona come from?
The name day for Oona is celebrated on January 21 (in Finland) and April 15.
How do you pronounce Oona?
The pronunciation of Oona is soft and melodic. The name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'Oo-na' [ˈoːna]. The long O sound dominates, conveying a calm and rounded tone, while the open A at the end adds warmth to the sound. Thus, Oona appears simple and harmonious, feminine and sonically balanced.
Popularity
In Germany, Oona is very popular as a girl's name. Currently, it ranks 1,514th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2018, when it reached 970th place. Over the last ten years, Oona has been chosen as a first name about 230 times, placing it 1,477th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,557th.
Nicknames & pet names
Onanao / Oonchen / Ooni / Oons / Oony / Önchen
Famous people
- Oona Airola (actress)
- Oona Castilla Chaplin (Spanish actress)
- Oona Chaplin (last wife of Charles Chaplin)
- Oona Devi Liebich (actress from America)
- Oona Garthwaite (American musician)
- Oona Hart (actress from America)
- Oona King (American politician)
- Oona Kivelä (British dancer)
- Oona Laurence (actress)
- Oona Louhivaara (actress from Finland)
- Oona Morberg-Skarsgård (daughter of Alida Morberg and Bill Skarsgård)
- Oona Plany (voice actress from Germany)
- Oona von Maydell (German actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Oona
What is the origin of the name Oona?
Oona has its roots in Old Irish and Finnish. The name is derived from the Celtic-Gaelic name Una and is used in various languages such as English, Finnish, Gaelic, and Irish.
What does Oona mean?
Oona has two main meanings: it stands for 'the Unique' or 'the Unity', derived from the Latin terms una and unus. Another interpretation is 'the Lamb', based on the Old Irish word úan.
How popular is the name Oona?
Oona is enjoying growing popularity in many countries, especially in Scandinavian countries and in Ireland, where traditional names are trending again.