At a Glance
- Meaning
- Variant of Ileana; same uncertain root as Helen
- Origin
- Romanian (variant of Ileana)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- il-ee-AH-nah
Iliana is a Romanian (variant of Ileana) girl's name meaning “variant of Ileana; same uncertain root as Helen”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Iliana
Meaning: Variant of Ileana; same uncertain root as Helen.
Origin: Romanian (variant of Ileana).
A common claim: means 'shining light' Actually: As with Ileana, the 'shining light' meaning is a popular gloss for Helen's root, not an agreed scholarly etymology.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Iliana
il-ee-AH-nahIPA /ˌɪliˈɑːnə/
Popularity of Iliana
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Aurelia · Amara · Amelia · Verity · Hortensia · Celestia
