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Bronagh

Meaning of the Irish name Bronagh. Listen and learn how to pronounce Bronagh so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name.

MEANING: Though rooted in bronach ”sad, sorrowful” St. Bronagh must have been a popular figure in her home area of County Down where her bell is venerated because so many girls in that area are named for her now as they have been for over 1000 years.

GENDER: Girl | Female

IRISH NAME: Bronagh

PRONUNCIATION: bro + nah”

ENGLISH: Brona

AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Bronagh and read along with the meaning)

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