Juliana
Meaning of Juliana
Juliana is a beautiful and timeless name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name "Julianus," which means "youthful" or "downy-bearded." This elegant name has been embraced across various cultures and languages, each adding its unique pronunciation. In English, it is pronounced as joo-lee-AH-nuh, while in Spanish, it takes on the melodious hoo-lee-AH-nah. The Italian version is pronounced yoo-li-AH-nah. Juliana has several variations, including Julianne and Julianna, offering parents flexibility in naming their child. Historically popular in the United States since the late 19th century, Juliana has seen fluctuating popularity but consistently remains a beloved choice for baby girls. In recent years, it ranked 248th in 2023 with 1,240 occurrences. The name carries connotations of grace and youthfulness and has been associated with royalty and saints throughout history, making it an enduringly sophisticated choice for a daughter.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as hoo-lee-AH-nah (/xu.li.ˈa.na/)
American English
- Pronunced as joo-lee-AH-nuh (/ˌdʒuːliˈænə/)
British English
- Pronunced as joo-lee-AH-nuh (/ˌdʒuːliˈanə/)
Italian
- Pronunced as yoo-li-AH-nah (/ju.ˈlja.na/)
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Notable People Named Juliana
| Juliana Hatfield is an American musician and singer-songwriter known for her work with indie rock bands like Blake Babies and The Lemonheads, as well as her own band, The Juliana Hatfield Three, which produced critically acclaimed albums in the 1990s and 2010s. |
| Juliana Alves de Oliveira is a Brazilian actress and model, who gained fame for her participation in the reality show Big Brother Brasil 3 in 2003. |
| Juliana Rojas is a Brazilian filmmaker known for her collaboration with Marco Dutra and her acclaimed films like "Good Manners," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. |
| Juliana FitzGerald, Lady of Thomond - Juliana FitzMaurice, Lady of Thomond, was a prominent Anglo-Norman noblewoman in Ireland, known for her marriages and connections to powerful barons. |
| Juliana Vieira Borges is a Brazilian former freestyle wrestler, submission grappler, Judoka, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt practitioner. |
| Juliana Olshanskaya, a member of the Olshanski noble family, became a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is venerated for her incorruptible relics. |
| Juliana Jirousová was a Czech artist and anti-Communist dissident known for her paintings of Roman Catholic saints and as a signatory of Charter 77. |
| Juliana Canfield is an American actress known for her roles in Succession, Y: The Last Man, and The Calling. |
| Juliana Francis, also known as Julianna Francis-Kelly, is an American playwright and actress, recognized for her performances in Richard Foreman's ‘Maria Del Bosco’ and Reza Abdoh's The Hip-Hop Waltz of Eurydice, and for her involvement with the Ontological-Hysteric Theater and Dar a Luz Company. |
| Juliana Urtubey is an American educator from Las Vegas, Nevada, who was awarded the National Teacher of the Year in 2021, making her the first educator from Nevada and the first Latino recipient since 2005. |
