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Arianna
Meaning: possibly 'most holy' (from Ariadne) · Origin: Italian (from Greek) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The Italian form of Ariadne, possibly meaning 'most holy' in Greek. In Greek myth Ariadne, daughter of King Minos, helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth and later married the god Dionysus.
Famous people named Arianna
- Arianna Huffington (media entrepreneur)
Nicknames
Ari, Anna
Variants & related names
Ariadne, Ariana, Ariane
Arianna name art
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FAQ
What does the name Arianna mean?
Arianna means “possibly 'most holy' (from Ariadne)”. It comes from Italian (from Greek).
Is Arianna a popular name?
Yes — Arianna has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Arianna?
Ari, Anna.
What are other forms of Arianna?
Ariadne, Ariana, Ariane.
Similar names
Sienna · Gemma · Juliet · Gianna · Aria · Bella
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.