Eliana

Eliana is a feminine given name used in multiple languages and cultures. In Hebrew, it is commonly interpreted as “God has answered,” from elements meaning God and answered. In Romance-language contexts the name has been linked to Elena or Helena and is often treated as an independent given name rather than a strict derivative. Since the late 20th century, Eliana has gained widespread popularity in parts of Europe, the Americas, and beyond, sometimes appearing as a secular name in addition to culturally specific ones.

Pronunciation varies by language. In Portuguese and Spanish, it is typically pronounced e-lee-AH-nah or eh-lee-AH-nah, while in Italian usage it is pronounced eh-LYAH-nah. The stress and vowels can shift slightly depending on regional norms, but the form remains recognizable across many languages.

Notable people named Eliana include Eliana Michaelichen Bezerra, known simply as Eliana, a Brazilian television presenter and actress. Her public presence has contributed to the name’s familiarity in Brazilian media and among audiences in other Portuguese-speaking communities.

In addition to real people, Eliana appears in fiction and media as a character name in contemporary literature, film, and television, reflecting its broad cross-cultural appeal. The name also has numerous variants and related forms, such as Elena, Helena, Elliana, and Elianna, which share roots and similar phonetic elements.

See also: Elena, Helena, Elliana, Elianna, and disambiguation pages for Eliana in different languages and contexts.