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Una

Una is a term with several uses in languages and names. In Italian and Spanish, una is the feminine singular indefinite article meaning “a” or “an.” In Latin, una is the feminine form of unus, meaning “one.” The word also appears as a personal name and in place names across cultures.

As a given name, Una is used in English-speaking countries and in Ireland. In classic English literature,

Geography: The Una River is a major river in the western Balkans, flowing through what is now

Other uses: Una is the title of a 2016 drama film directed by Benedict Andrews, adapted from

Una
is
a
virtuous
princess
who
travels
with
the
Redcrosse
Knight
in
Sir
Edmund
Spenser’s
The
Faerie
Queene,
where
she
embodies
the
virtue
of
Truth.
In
modern
times,
Una
remains
in
use
as
a
female
first
name
and
has
been
borne
by
several
public
figures.
Bosnia
and
Herzegovina
and
Croatia.
It
is
noted
for
its
striking
canyons
and
emerald
water.
The
name
Una
also
appears
in
regional
administrative
terms,
such
as
the
Una-Sana
Canton
of
Bosnia
and
Herzegovina,
reflecting
the
river’s
regional
influence.
David
Harrower’s
play
Blackbird.
The
name
also
appears
in
various
works
of
fiction
as
a
character
name,
and
continues
to
be
used
as
a
given
name
in
contemporary
contexts.