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Bryant
BREYE-uhnt
Bryant (name) means a surname of Irish origin derived from Brian, also used as a male given name. Example: “Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player.”
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A surname of Irish origin derived from Brian, also used as a male given name.
"When Bryant returned in 2015-16 for what would become his final campaign, each stop became a celebration of Bryant’s achievements, but those all paled compared to that last night at Staples."
— Bill Oram, Remembering Kobe Bryant’s final game: Five years later, five untold stories about the Lakers legend’s 60-point night (2021)
"Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player."
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What does “Bryant” mean?
The word “Bryant” means a surname of Irish origin derived from Brian, also used as a male given name.
How do you pronounce “Bryant”?
“Bryant” is pronounced BREYE-uhnt (/ˈbɹaɪ.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bryant” in a sentence?
Here is “Bryant” used in a sentence: “Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player.”
What part of speech is “Bryant”?
“Bryant” is a name.
Is “Bryant” a common word?
“Bryant” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the origin of the surname Bryant?
Bryant is a surname of Irish origin derived from the name Brian. It is also used as a male given name in its own right.
Is Bryant related to the name Brian?
Yes, Bryant derives from Brian, an Irish name, and developed into an independent surname and given name over time. The two names share a common linguistic root despite now being used as separate names.
