♀ Name Ariana – most holy

Origin:	Greek
Meaning:	from Hadria, most holy
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Ariana is a name with both Latin and Greek associations. It is commonly linked to the meanings “from Hadria” and “most holy.”

Where does the name Ariana come from?

Ariana is a feminine form of the boy’s name Ariano, which is derived from Adrian. Besides that, Ariana is derived from Ariadne, a name from Greek mythology.

What does the name Ariana mean?

Ariana means “from Hadria” and “most holy.” The first meaning is from Adrian, and the second is from Ariadne.

Word composition

• Cretan Greek “ari-“ (ᾰ̓ρῐ-) = strengthening prefix
• Cretan Greek “hagnós” (ἁγνός) = holy, sacred, pure

Pronunciation of Ariana

Famous people with this name

• Ariana Grande (* 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her chart-topping albums and Broadway-influenced vocal style
• Ariana Richards (* 1979 in Healdsburg, California) is an American actress and painter best known for playing Lex Murphy in Jurassic Park
• Ariana DeBose (* 1991 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is an American actress, singer, and dancer who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for West Side Story
• Ariana Kukors (* 1989 in Federal Way, Washington) is an American former competitive swimmer and world champion
• Ariana Berlin (* 1987 in San Diego, California) is an American former gymnast, dancer, and actress whose life inspired the film Full Out
• Ariana Harwicz (* 1977 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine novelist and playwright whose works have been translated into numerous languages
• Ariana Miyamoto (* 1994 in Sasebo) is a Japanese model and beauty queen who won Miss Universe Japan 2015
• Ariana Orrego (* 1998 in Lima) is a Peruvian artistic gymnast and Olympian
• Ariana Ramsey (* 2000 in the United States) is an American health advocate and social media personality known for her coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics
• Ariana Afsar (* 1988 in San Diego, California) is an American actress, singer, and former beauty pageant titleholder

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Last updated: 6/15/2026