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Origin: Norse

Meaning: Sword; Flaming sword

Brinda is a girl’s name of Old Norse origin. It’s a variant of Brenda, which means “sword” or “flaming sword” and derives from the male name Brandr. This impressive meaning is sure to inspire baby to do heroic deeds! Though Brenda is unconnected to the Irish name Brendan, it’s sometimes thought of as a feminine form of that name. Brinda offers a fresh, lesser-known alternative to the classic Brenda.