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Ariana: meaning and origin

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Ariana

“Most holy”

Gender
👧 Girl
Origin
🍕 Italian
Letters · syllables
6 · 3
Starts with
A

Modern

About the name Ariana

Ariana is a girl’s name from the Italian tradition. Its meaning is “most holy”. Names from Italian, warm and musical, with lots of vowels — like Luca, Gianna, Enzo and Aria.

It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.

Tips before you choose

  • Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
  • Check the initials — and what they spell.
  • Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
  • Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?

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Sibling name ideas (Italian, boys)

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Questions and answers

What does the name Ariana mean?

Ariana is a name of Italian origin. It means: most holy.

Is Ariana a boy or girl name?

Ariana is usually given to girls.

How many syllables does Ariana have?

Ariana has 6 letters and about 3 syllables.