Eliana
Meaning of Eliana
Eliana twirls off the tongue like the first rays of dawn, with Italians singing “eh-LYAH-nah” while English speakers say the brighter “el-ee-AH-nuh.” Born from the Latin word “helios” for sun and the Hebrew phrase “my God has answered,” this name carries both sunshine and answered prayers in its pocket. She journeyed from quiet rarity in the ’70s to a Top-20 favorite today, proving that hope always finds a way to rise. Parents love her soft vowels, her playful nickname “Ellie,” and the way she feels at home in a lullaby or on a business card. Eliana whispers warmth, promises light, and—like a little sunflower—turns every face toward possibility.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as eh-LYAH-nah (/e.li.'a.na/)
American English
- Pronunced as el-ee-AH-nuh (/ˌɛliˈænə/)
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Notable People Named Eliana
| Eliana Michaelichen Bezerra, known as Eliana, is a Brazilian TV host, businesswoman, and former singer who hosted the Sunday show Eliana on SBT from 2009 to 2024 and now works at TV Globo. |
| Eliana Maria Krawczyk was an Argentine Navy officer who was among the 44 crew of the submarine ARA San Juan when it sank in November 2017. |
| Eliana Yael Johnson is an American journalist and editor in chief of the Washington Free Beacon. |
| Eliana Pittman is a Brazilian former singer and actress whose soulful 1970s voice was shaped by her stepfather, jazz saxophonist Booker Pittman, her first teacher, mentor, and recording partner. |
