Calianna
Meaning of Calianna
Calianna is a feminine given name of modern Anglo-American coinage, etymologically constituted as a compound of the Greek-rooted prefix calli- (kalli-), signifying “beauty” or “splendor,” and the Hebrew name Anna (אַנְנָה), meaning “grace” or “favor.” Since its emergence in the United States in the early 2000s, it has maintained a modest yet discernible presence within the top 1,000 names for newborn girls, with Social Security Administration data recording 35 occurrences in 2024 (rank 915), following a steady range between ranks 922 and 953 over the past decade. The name’s morphological structure thus embodies an intersection of classical Hellenic aesthetics and Judaic theological virtues, imbuing bearers with an association of refined elegance tempered by benevolence. Phonetically rendered as kuh-LEE-ahn-uh (/kəˌliˈænə/), its penultimate-syllable stress aligns with prevailing Anglo-American naming rhythms, contributing to a measured, melodic cadence that both honors traditional onomastic patterns and reflects contemporary creative sensibilities.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as kuh-lee-AHN-uh (/kəˌliˈænə/)
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