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Brenda
BREHN-duh
Brenda (name) means a female given name, sometimes used as a nickname for Queen Elizabeth II in British satire. Example: “Brenda invited her neighbours over for tea.”
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A female given name, sometimes used as a nickname for Queen Elizabeth II in British satire.
"Brenda invited her neighbours over for tea."
"Doga instructors are not required to complete certification, though teacher training seminars do exist, like ones taught by Brenda Bryan, 43, a yoga and doga instructor in Seattle who has just written a book on the subject."
— Bethany Lyttle, Bonding With Their Downward-Facing Humans (2009)
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Etymology
Possibly from Old Norse brandr ("sword"); by folk etymology later treated as a feminine form of Brendan.
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What does “Brenda” mean?
The word “Brenda” means a female given name, sometimes used as a nickname for Queen Elizabeth II in British satire.
How do you pronounce “Brenda”?
“Brenda” is pronounced BREHN-duh (/ˈbɹɛndə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brenda” in a sentence?
Here is “Brenda” used in a sentence: “Brenda invited her neighbours over for tea.”
What part of speech is “Brenda”?
“Brenda” is a name.
Where does the word “Brenda” come from?
The word “Brenda” comes from Old Norse. Possibly from Old Norse brandr ("sword"); by folk etymology later treated as a feminine form of Brendan.
Is “Brenda” a common word?
“Brenda” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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