Liljanna
Scandinavian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Liljanna
Liljanna is a modern compound name combining the Swedish and Finnish word "lilja" (meaning "lily," from Latin *lilium*) with the suffix "-anna" (from Hebrew *Channah*, meaning "grace" or "favor"), thus signifying "lily of grace" or "graceful lily." It is used primarily in Scandinavian and Baltic cultures, particularly in Sweden and Finland, as a variant of Liliana or Lilja, with no notable historical or religious figures bearing the name.
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Etymology
Liljanna is a modern compound name combining the Swedish and Finnish word "lilja" (meaning "lily," from Latin *lilium*) with the suffix "-anna" (from Hebrew *Channah*, meaning "grace" or "favor"), thus signifying "lily of grace" or "graceful lily." It is used primarily in Scandinavian and Baltic cultures, particularly in Sweden and Finland, as a variant of Liliana or Lilja, with no notable historical or religious figures bearing the name.
Liljanna currently ranks #831 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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