Feliciana

Meaning of Feliciana

Feliciana is a beautiful and elegant name for a baby girl. It has origins in both Italian and Spanish languages. In Italian, it is pronounced as feh-lee-CHEE-ah-nah (/felitʃiˈaːna/), while in Spanish, it is pronounced as feh-lee-see-AH-nah (/feˈlisjana/). The name Feliciana is derived from the Latin word "felix," which means "happy" or "fortunate." It carries positive associations of joy, luck, and happiness.

Although not extremely popular, Feliciana has been used as a given name in the United States over the years. Its popularity has seen some variation, with the number of occurrences fluctuating from year to year. In recent years, it has ranked between 10,000 and 15,000 in terms of usage. However, popularity should not be the sole factor when considering this lovely name for your little one. Remember that each child is unique and deserves a special name that reflects their individuality.

Pronunciation

Italian

  • Pronunced as feh-lee-CHEE-ah-nah (/felitʃiˈaːna/)

Spanish

  • Pronunced as feh-lee-see-AH-nah (/feˈlisjana/)

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Notable People Named Feliciana

Feliciana Enríquez de Guzmán was a pioneering Spanish playwright of the Spanish Golden Age, known for being one of the first women to write a play in Spanish and for her influential work "Los jardines y campos sabeos."
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