Juliana

Updated: February 22, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Juliana is a classic girl’s baby name that has ties to royalty and deities! With two recent European Queens bearing the name it’s no question that this is a refined, beautiful name for a baby girl.

Meaning of the name Juliana:

Old Roman/Latin: youthful, downy-bearded
Greek: sky father

Origin of the name Juliana:

Juliana is derived from the Roman names Julius or Julianus. It is a portmanteau of the names Julia and Anna. Juliana is also derived from the Greek name Jovis or Jupiter which was the name of the god of the sky.

Symbolism of the name Juliana:

Jupiter is associated with lightning bolts which he would use to punish those that insulted or defied him. Lightning is a powerful force of nature, both beautiful and dangerous.

Style of the name Juliana:

traditional

Gender of the name Juliana:

Juliana is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Juliana:

joo-lee-AN-ə, joo-lee-AHN-ə (English), yoo-LYA-na (German), khoo-LYA-na (Spanish)

Number of syllables in the name Juliana:

three or four, depending on pronunciation

Emotion evoked from the name Juliana:

Juliana evokes feelings of refinement and beauty.

Alternative spellings for the name Juliana:

Julianna, Yuliana, Julyana, Giuliana

Nicknames for the name Juliana:

Julie/Julia
Jules
Ana
Liane/Liana
Julius
Julien

Popularity of the name Juliana:

According to the Social Security Administration, Juliana has been a popular girl’s name since 2001 when it entered the top 200 baby names where it still remains.