Hunna
French saint
About Hunna
Hunna (also called Huna and Huva, birth unknown, She married Huno of Hunnaweyer, a nobleman and aristocrat. They had one son. Her family was influenced by the former bishop and hermit Saint Deodatus of Nevers, who inspired her to serve her poor neighbors. In addition to caring for her family, home, and estate while her husband traveled for political and diplomatic reasons, she spent her time in prayer and visited her neighbors daily, caring for the sick and providing them with religious instruction, cooking, cleaning, bathing, and childcare, as well as washing and replacing their clothes, which earned her the name the "Holy Washerwoman". Her son, who was named after Deodatus and was baptized by him, became a monk at the monastery he founded in Ebersheim, Bas-Rhin in northeastern France and also became a saint.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Hunna?
French saint
When did Hunna die?
Hunna died in 679.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hunna. https://biography.guide/hunna/
MLA: "Hunna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hunna/.
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