Arianna

At a Glance: Name: Arianna – Meaning: Italian form of Ariadne, ultimately 'most holy' – Origin: Italian (from Ancient Greek Ariadne) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-ree-AH-nah

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Arianna is pronounced ah-ree-AH-nah, the Italian form of Ariadne, tracing back to Ancient Greek and carrying the meaning 'most holy.' It has a storybook, romantic quality while still reading as a classic choice for a girl. If you like a name with old-world roots and a soft, flowing sound, Arianna fits that description.

Meaning & Origin of Arianna

Meaning: Italian form of ariadne, ultimately 'most holy'.

Origin: Italian (from Ancient Greek Ariadne).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Arianna

Phonetic: ah-ree-AH-nah   IPA: /ɑːriˈɑːnə/

Popularity of Arianna

Arianna reached its peak popularity in 2014 at #40, when 5,274 baby girls were given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #195, with 1,562 girls named Arianna that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1963–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Arianna mean?

Italian form of ariadne, ultimately ‘most holy’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Arianna)

How do you pronounce Arianna?

Arianna is pronounced ah-ree-AH-nah (IPA: /ɑːriˈɑːnə/).

Is Arianna a popular name right now?

Arianna peaked at #40 in 2014 and is ranked #195 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)

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