"He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills."
Christian Name · Irish/Gaelic Origin
Brenna Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Brenna
girl
Brenna means "Raven-haired; Little drop of water", a girl's name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name Brenna does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Brenna flows from God's springs — water upon the thirsty, floods upon dry ground, the little drop that carries the Spirit's outpouring.
Is Brenna in the Bible?
No — the name Brenna does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Raven-haired; Little drop of water", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Brenna.
Pronunciation:/BREN-ah/
OriginIrish/Gaelic
MeaningRaven-haired; Little drop of water
What does Brenna mean?
Brenna is a girl name of Irish/Gaelic origin meaning "Raven-haired; Little drop of water". Brenna is the little drop — and God provides every drop of water His children need. 'He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.' Brenna flows from the springs God sends.
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What does Brenna mean in the Bible?
Brenna means "Raven-haired; Little drop of water" and is a name of Irish/Gaelic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Brenna is the little drop — and God provides every drop of water His children need. 'He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.' Brenna flows from the springs God sends.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Brenna?
Brenna is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Raven-haired; Little drop of water" — not because Scripture names anyone Brenna.
"For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Brenna?
Brenna has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Brenna?
Brenna is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Brenna?
Brenna flows from God's springs — water upon the thirsty, floods upon dry ground, the little drop that carries the Spirit's outpouring.
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Names like Brenna
Other Irish/Gaelic biblical names that share the spirit of "Raven-haired; Little drop of water" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Brenna
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Rowan
unisex
"Little red one; Rowan tree"
Brenna & Rowan
Rowan
unisex
"Little red-haired one; Rowan tree"
Brenna & Rowan
Declan
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"Full of goodness; Man of prayer"
Brenna & Declan
Declan
boy
"Full of goodness; Man of prayer"
Brenna & Declan
Keegan
boy
"Son of fire; Small flame"
Brenna & Keegan
Nolan
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"Noble; Famous; Champion"
Brenna & Nolan
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Brenna name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Brenna
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Brenna?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Brenna?
You can read every verse where Brenna appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.