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At a Glance: Name: Adriana – Meaning: feminine form of Adrianus/Adrian, from the place-name Adria; the 'dark one' gloss is disputed – Origin: Latin/Etruscan – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ay-dree-AH-nah
Adriana is the feminine form of Adrianus (Adrian), tracing back to the place-name Adria, and it's classified as a Latin/Etruscan name — pronounced ay-dree-AH-nah. You may see it described as meaning 'dark one' or 'woman from the Adriatic,' but that gloss rests on a disputed reconstruction of Adria's root and isn't confirmed. It's a timeless classic with global reach, which fits a name built on an old European place-name.
Meaning & Origin of Adriana
Meaning: Feminine form of adrianus/adrian, from the place-name adria; the 'dark one' gloss is disputed.
Origin: Latin/Etruscan.
A common claim: Adriana is said to mean 'dark one' or 'woman from the Adriatic' Actually: Adriana is the feminine form of Adrian, from the place-name Adria. The 'dark one' meaning rests on a disputed reconstruction of that place-name's root.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Adriana
Phonetic: ay-dree-AH-nah IPA: /eɪdriˈɑːnə/
Popularity of Adriana
Adriana has cooled from its high point: it peaked at #107 in 2006 with 3,095 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #323 with 951 babies, based on U.S. birth records spanning 1888-2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1888–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Adriana mean?
Feminine form of adrianus/adrian, from the place-name adria; the ‘dark one’ gloss is disputed. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adriana)
How do you pronounce Adriana?
Adriana is pronounced ay-dree-AH-nah (IPA: /eɪdriˈɑːnə/).
Is Adriana a popular name right now?
Adriana peaked at #107 in 2006 and is ranked #323 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)
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