Ariana
Portuguese · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ariana
Ariana derives from the Latin name Ariana, which is the feminine form of Arianus, ultimately rooted in the Greek name Ariadne (Ἀριάδνη), meaning "most holy" or "very pure" from the elements "ari-" (very) and "adnos" (holy).
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Etymology
Ariana derives from the Latin name Ariana, which is the feminine form of Arianus, ultimately rooted in the Greek name Ariadne (Ἀριάδνη), meaning "most holy" or "very pure" from the elements "ari-" (very) and "adnos" (holy). The name gained wider usage in English-speaking and Romance language-speaking countries during the modern era, with historical significance tied to the ancient Greek mythological figure Ariadne from Crete, and later became associated with the geographical region of Ariana in historical Persia.
Ariana currently ranks #128 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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