Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Liliana

Liliana is a fanciful spelling of the name Lilian. The etymology of the name Lilian dates back to the 16th century and was probably coined as a nursery form of the name Elizabeth which means “God is my oath.” Liliana could also be a longer more elaborate derivation of the name Lily (by adding the feminine suffix “ana”). Lily essentially comes from the vocabulary word for the flower of the same name, from the Old French by way of Latin “lilium.” The Lily plant is a large, elegant and showy garden flower once so revered by the ancient Greeks that they believed it sprouted from the milk of Hera, the queen of the gods. It is also the flower symbolizing chastity and purity. The name Liliana is a modern (mostly American) name invention that may be coined from either of these original names: Lilian or Lily.

All About the Baby Name – Liliana

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME LILIANA

The number Four personality is marked by stability and discipline. This is the personality that follows the rules and is conservative by nature.  They have an earth-bound energy that prefers to build things methodically on top of firm foundations; they don't cut corners. Fours take their time and don't like to be hurried. But the outcome of their endeavors is likely to result in some strong and useful structure, which makes them great engineers and inventors. Fours are anything but frivolous or controversial. This is a trustworthy, straight-forward personality that embodies dedication and organization. They are the backbone and anchor in their relationships, careers and communities. They are tidy, punctual, and full of integrity. Hard-work comes naturally to a Four and they are immensely reliable. This is the personality you can always count on.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME LILIANA

Liliana makes her first appearance on the American popularity charts for girls in 1972 and it’s been growing steadily since the 80s. The name is clearly following the same path of success set by Lily and Lillian on the charts. American parents are going gangbusters over the “Lily” family of names and new spelling inventions have started to follow. Right now, Liliana is the favored spelling of the other variations of the same name (Lilliana, Lilyana, Lilianna, Lillianna, and Lilyanna), but it’s still not as popular as Lily or Lillian. Some parents prefer to soften these names by adding the “-ana” extension which makes it feel more feminine and less severe. You almost can’t find a name more girly than Liliana, and the four-syllable sound imparts it with a dainty lyrical quality. The popularity of Liliana is also fueled by the growing Hispanic population in the United States which gives it a flavor of the romance languages.

Quick Facts

ON LILIANA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

4

RANKING POPULARITY:

122

PRONUNCIATION:

lil-ee-AH-nah

SIMPLE MEANING:

God is my oath

Characteristics

OF LILIANA

Dependable

Solid

Practical

Hard-working

Industrious

Studious

Conservative

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Liliana

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME LILIANA

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME LILIANA

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Popular Songs

ON LILIANA

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Famous People

NAMED LILIANA

Liliana Mumy (actress)

Children of Famous People

NAMED LILIANA

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME LILIANA

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