Oliana
Fact sheet
- Name
- Oliana
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Oliana (Олиана) is considered an East Slavic variant of the name Olga. Its meanings are 'the Holy' and 'the Consecrated.'
What does the name Oliana mean?
The name Oliana (Олиана) is considered an East Slavic variation of Olga. It carries the meanings 'the Holy' and 'the Consecrated.' The roots of the name lie in the Old Norse word heilagr and the Old Swedish helic, both of which translate to 'holy' in English. There is also a connection to the Old Swedish hailac, which translates to 'healthy.' It is also possible that Oliana is a rare Swedish variant of Oleanna, a combination of the names Ole and Anna. Furthermore, 'Oliana' is a Polynesian name meaning 'Oleander.' An alternative spelling is Oleana.
Where does the name Oliana come from?
The origin of the name Oliana is Old Norse and Old Swedish, with the meaning 'the Holy' being prominent.
How do you pronounce Oliana?
Oli-ana, where the 'O' is pronounced like in 'Otto' and the 'i' like in 'Himmel.'
When is the name day of Oliana?
The name day for Oliana is celebrated on July 11.
Popularity
In Germany, Oliana is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2019 at 2,718th. Over the past ten years, Oliana has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884th.
Nicknames & pet names
Li / Olli
Frequently asked questions about the name Oliana
What is the origin of the name Oliana?
Oliana has Old Norse and Old Swedish roots. The name carries the meaning 'the Holy' and comes from the terms heilagr (holy) and hailac (healthy).
What does the name Oliana mean?
The name Oliana means 'the Holy' and is considered a variant of the name Olga. In another cultural interpretation, Oliana can also mean 'Oleander.'
How popular is the name Oliana?
Oliana is a rather rare name that appears in various cultures, particularly in American, Russian, and Slavic language areas, and is increasingly gaining popularity.