Briana

Briana is an English feminine form of Brian, a name of disputed origin most likely derived from an Old Celtic root meaning high or noble, possibly connected to a Proto-Celtic word for hill or elevated place. The name Brian was borne by the famous Irish high king Brian Boru, who defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, lending the broader name family strong Irish associations. Briana gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the twentieth century as a feminization of Brian. Related forms include Brianna, Breanna, and Bryanna.