Elianna

In the Hebrew interpretation: “my God has answered”.

Elianna is a feminine spelling of Eliana. In the Hebrew interpretation, it carries the meaning “my God has answered”, which can lend the name a personal sense of gratitude. The double n gives the written name a fuller finish without making it a different Hebrew phrase. A separate possible derivation links Elianna through Eliana and Éliane to the Roman name Aelius, whose meaning is uncertain. Its traditional association with the sun is not a secure literal meaning of Elianna; “daughter of the sun” is best treated as poetic imagery. The gently rolling l and n sounds give Elianna a lyrical, contemporary feel. In the English pronunciation shown here, the emphasis arrives late, on AN, before a light final vowel. If that rhythm appeals to you, the practical spelling distinction is small but worth remembering: Elianna has one l and two n letters.

Etymology: A spelling of Eliana used in English. Eliana has a Hebrew derivation and a separate route through French Éliane, probably from the Roman name Aeliana.