Origin and Meaning of the name Robena

Robena is a Scottish girls’ name. The meaning of Robena is: “Bright Fame,” making it very close to the name Robin. Although the popularity of Robena has fallen off considerably in recent years (the name was not in the top 100 girls’ names chosen by parents in the U.K. in 2017), it is not without its claim to fame.

Pronunciation

Robena is pronounced as ‘Rob-een-a’.

Notable Bearers of the Name

• Anna Robena Laidlaw ((1819-1901) served as court pianist to Adelaide of Sax Meiningen, studied piano under Robert Muller, and enjoyed a particularly close association with noted composer Robert Schumann. She is credited with inspiring Schumann to begin composing again after a hiatus.
• Robina Qureshi, a Glasgow native (born 1964) is an avid human rights campaigner who has also crossed over into film, garnering a best actress award in 2001. Qureshi currently serves as the executive director of Positive Action in Housing, a charitable organization based in Scotland which seeks to eliminate racial discrimination in housing.

Useful Resources

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