Coriana
Meaning of Coriana
Coriana is a feminine appellation whose etymological contours emerge from classical Latin, where cor (“heart”) converges with the suffix -iana (denoting belonging or grace) to yield a name that evokes heartfelt elegance. Although its precise historical lineage remains unrecorded, scholarly comparison with the ancient Greek name Corinna—immortalized by Ovid for her lyrical prowess—suggests that Coriana may represent a Latinized variant preserving connotations of poetic artistry and intellectual refinement. In contemporary American usage, Coriana remains decidedly uncommon: Social Security data from the 1990s through 2020 consistently place it between roughly the 841st and 979th ranks, with annual occurrences seldom exceeding sixteen, a pattern that underscores its status as a distinctive yet understated choice. Universally rendered /kɔrˈiːˌænə/ in major English dialects, the name’s clear phonetic profile further reinforces its timeless appeal across diverse linguistic communities.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as kohr-ee-AH-nuh (/kɔrˈiːˌænə/)
British English
- Pronunced as kohr-ee-AH-nuh (/kɔrˈiːˌanə/)
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