Eliana
Eliana is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew; also Latin origin, meaning “My God has answered”.
| Meaning | My God has answered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew; also Latin |
| Written as | אֶלִיעָנָה |
| Pronunciation | el-ee-AH-nah |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | United States, Israel, Brazil, Italy |
Meaning and origin of Eliana
Eliana has two sources. As a Hebrew name it joins Eli, 'my God', with ʿanah, 'answered', giving 'my God has answered'. In Italian, Spanish and Portuguese it is also the feminine of the Roman family name Aelianus, linked to a Roman clan name. It is not found in the Bible. Eliana has risen in popularity in the United States and Israel since the 2000s.
Is Eliana a Jewish name?
Eliana is used by Jewish families as a modern Hebrew name expressing answered prayer, and by Christians, especially in Latin countries.
How popular is Eliana?
Increasingly common in the United States and Israel.
Gifts with the name Eliana
- Eliana name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Eliana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliana mean?
Eliana means 'My God has answered'. It is of Hebrew; also Latin origin.
Is Eliana a Jewish name?
Eliana is used by Jewish families as a modern Hebrew name expressing answered prayer, and by Christians, especially in Latin countries.
How do you pronounce Eliana?
Eliana is pronounced el-ee-AH-nah.
Is Eliana a boy or girl name?
Eliana is usually a girl name.