Iliana Meaning and Origin

Iliana is a girl’s name of GreekĀ origin meaning “from Ilium, clarity or Troy.” Alternatively, Iliana is often considered a variant of the Greek name “Eliana,” which is derived from the Greek words “helios” meaning “sun” and “anos” meaning “clarity” or “light.” Thus, Iliana can be interpreted as “sunlight” or “bright” in Greek. : In Hebrew, Iliana is sometimes considered a variant of the name “Eliana,” which means “God has answered” or “God has heard.” It can also be associated with the Hebrew name “Ilana,” meaning “tree” or “oak tree.” Iliana can also be associated with Spanish and Latin American cultures. In this context, it is considered a variant of the name “Juliana,” which is derived from the Roman name “Julius” and means “youthful” or “downy.” Iliana is a common name in Bulgaria and has Slavic roots. In this context, it is believed to be a combination of the Slavic elements “il” meaning “favor” or “grace” and “ana” meaning “gracious” or “merciful.”

Names similar to Iliana:

  • Eliora
  • Elysia
  • Elara
  • Isolabella
  • Leandra
  • Althea
  • Evelina
  • Theodora
  • Selene
  • Elaria

 

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