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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.”


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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There are historical pieces about her home state and discussions of her literary influences, such as Stephen Crane and Bruno Schulz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

However, in the absence of injured captain Bruno Guimaraes, the technical Woltemade has curiously been used more often in the middle of the park of late.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Jamie enquired, as he accepted the trophy with the Brazilian Bruno Soares.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

American superstars like Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars and H.E.R. have championed their Pinoy heritage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“He said absolutely: no more kicking and no more taking lunch items from other kids. Bruno agreed.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins