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Adriana

ay-dree-AH-nah

Popularity

#323

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

4

Origin

Italian

Total Births

95,947

Peak Year

#3,101 in 2006

First Recorded

1888

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An Italian and Spanish feminine form of Adrian, derived from Hadrianus, referring to someone from Hadria, a town in northern Italy.

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AdriAddieAna

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Adriana Lima

    Brazilian model and actress.

  • Adriana Barraza

    Mexican actress and director.

Nicknames

AdriAddieAna

Spelling Variations

AdrienneAdrianna

Similar Names

ArianaGiulianaValentinaIsabella

Personality Traits

ElegantIntelligentCreativeIndependent

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