Gloriana
Meaning of Gloriana
Gloriana, pronounced glawr-ee-AH-nuh (ɡlɔr.iˈæ.nə), is a feminine name of Latin origin derived from gloria, the word for “glory.” It first gained literary prominence as the allegorical heroine of Edmund Spenser’s 16th-century epic The Faerie Queene—an embodiment of Queen Elizabeth I—and later surfaced in Handel’s 18th-century opera Gloriana. In Spanish and Italian contexts it serves as an elevated variant of Gloria, retaining its classical resonance across Latin-influenced cultures. In the United States, Gloriana remains distinctive yet accessible: in 2024, 19 newborn girls received the name (ranked 931st), part of a steady pattern of roughly 20–35 annual occurrences that underscores its appeal to parents seeking a blend of historical gravitas and lyrical elegance.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as glawr-ee-AH-nuh (/ɡlɔr.iˈæ.nə/)
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Notable People Named Gloriana
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