Adriana
Adriana is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “From Hadria”.
| Meaning | From Hadria |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | ay-dree-AH-nuh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Adriana
Adriana is the feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria', an ancient town in northern Italy that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. It is used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and many Slavic languages. Shakespeare used it for a character in 'The Comedy of Errors', and Czech model Adriana Karembeu and Brazilian model Adriana Lima are well-known bearers.
Is Adriana a Christian name?
Adriana is used by Christian and secular families; it is a Roman place name rather than a biblical one.
How popular is Adriana?
Common in Latin America, Southern and Eastern Europe, and the US.
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Spellings and variants of Adriana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adriana mean?
Adriana means 'From Hadria'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Adriana a Christian name?
Adriana is used by Christian and secular families; it is a Roman place name rather than a biblical one.
How do you pronounce Adriana?
Adriana is pronounced ay-dree-AH-nuh.
Is Adriana a boy or girl name?
Adriana is usually a girl name.