Liliana
Meaning of Liliana
Liliana is a beautiful and elegant name for girls, with rich cultural roots and a melodic sound. The name Liliana has Italian and Spanish origins, where it is pronounced as "lee-LYAH-nah." In English-speaking countries, it is often pronounced as "lih-lee-AH-nuh." Derived from the Latin word "lilium," meaning lily, Liliana evokes images of purity, grace, and beauty. It shares close ties with other variations like Lilianna and Lilliana. Over the years, Liliana has steadily gained popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 100 names for newborn girls since 2018. This timeless name carries an air of sophistication while remaining accessible and charming—a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that combines tradition with modern appeal.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as lee-LYAH-nah (/liˈja.na/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as lee-LYAH-nah (/liˈʎa.na/)
American English
- Pronunced as lih-lee-AH-nuh (/lɪˈliːənə/)
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Notable People Named Liliana
| Liliana Maresca was a prominent Argentine artist known for her diverse works in sculpture, painting, graphic montages, and installations, who played a key role in the artistic scene following the dictatorship of the National Reorganization Process, and passed away from AIDS in 1994. |
| Liliana Segre is an Italian Holocaust survivor who was appointed senator for life in 2018 for her exceptional contributions to society. |
| Liliana Porter is a versatile Argentine contemporary artist known for her work in photography, printmaking, painting, drawing, installation, video, theater, and public art. |
| Liliana Mumy - Liliana Berry Davis Mumy is an American actress known for her roles as Jessica Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen and Lucy Miller in The Santa Clause trilogy. |
| Liliana Mayo is a renowned Peruvian psychologist and special education teacher. |
| Liliana Herrero is a renowned Argentine musician born in 1948 in Villaguay, Entre Ríos, known for her influential music career and her connection to Rosario, Santa Fe. |
| Liliana Neyra Venegas is a Peruvian footballer known for her position as a striker for Alianza Lima. |
| Liliana Řeháková, also known as Liliana Střechová, was a Czech ice dancer who achieved fourth place at the 1979 European Championships, the 1979 World Championships, and the 1980 Winter Olympics with her partner Stanislav Drastich. |
| Liliana Ibáñez López is a Mexican competition swimmer who represented her country at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. |
| Liliana Rodríguez Alejo is a Mexican professional football midfielder playing for Toluca in the Liga MX Femenil. |
| Liliana Topea is a Romanian-born Austrian retired handball player. |
| Liliana Mercado Fuentes is a Mexican footballer known for her role as a midfielder at Liga MX Femenil club Tigres UANL. |
| Liliana Martinelli - Liliana María Martinelli is a retired female discus thrower from Argentina. |
| Liliana Albertini was an Italian politician and member of the Italian Communist Party who served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1983 to 1988. |
| Liliána Szilágyi is a Hungarian swimmer known for her expertise in butterfly events. |
