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How to pronounce Brian (BRY-an)

Brian

BRY-an

Bryan

Irish origin. The 'i' sounds like 'eye'. Very common in Australia.

Notes

Irish origin. The 'i' sounds like 'eye'. Very common in Australia.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Irish Gaelic
Meaning
noble, high

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Bri
  • Bryno
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Brian May (British guitarist, Queen)
  • Brian Wilson (American musician, Beach Boys)

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