Bruno

American  

[broo-noh, broo-naw] / ˈbru noʊ, ˈbru nɔ /

noun

1. Giordano 1548?–1600, Italian philosopher.

2. Saint, c1030–1101, German ecclesiastical writer: founder of the Carthusian order.

3. a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “brown.”

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Bruno British  

/ ˈbruːnəʊ /

noun

1. Franklin Roy , known as Frank . born 1961, British heavyweight boxer

2. Giordano . (dʒorˈdano). 1548–1600, Italian philosopher, who developed a pantheistic monistic philosophy: he was burnt at the stake for heresy

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Example Sentences

On Feb. 28, the U.S.’s envoy to Cuba, Mike Hammer, met with the Vatican’s secretary of state, while Cuba’s foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, met separately with the pontiff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Carrick followed Fletcher's lead in ditching Amorim's three at the back formation, pushed skipper Bruno Fernandes into a more forward role, recalled Kobbie Mainoo to play alongside Casemiro and stuck with it.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Following an extensive, three-year restoration of “Ankhmerwer”—led by Ahmed Tarek with Brooklyn Museum conservators Lisa Bruno, Sara Bone and Josephine Jenks—“Unrolling Eternity” reintroduces this masterpiece to the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Captain Bruno Fernandes created United's first two goals against Villa.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Bruno faced me and glowered, but as soon as Frederick was asleep, he wrapped himself in his blanket and curled up by the fire.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff