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Oona

American  
[oo-nuh] / ˈu nə /
Or Oonagh

noun

  1. a female given name.


Example Sentences

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The trailer for James Cameron’s ‘Avatar 3’ introduces viewers to the Ash People and their leader, Varang, played by Oona Chaplin.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s chef Oona Tempest, who opened up about the challenges she faced as a white female chef breaking into the industry.

From Salon

Three miles away, the head teacher of Eyam CE Primary School - Oona Gilbertson - is concerned about falling pupil numbers in recent years.

From BBC

Oona Doherty’s “Navy Blue,” from 2022, is one, and the feelings it effectively expresses are those of the lucky: dread, helplessness, guilt.

From New York Times

Oona Sevenius put the Finns ahead in the first half with a clever header against the run of play after Scotland switched off in midfield as players and management debated tactics.

From BBC