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Liana

Girl · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
To climb, climbing vine, youth

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
lee-AH-nuh
Origin
Latin

From Latin and French; a climbing vine or a short form of Juliana.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernNature-inspiredSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Latin, French, English

Commonly used in: United States, France, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • LianahEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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