Arianna

Arianna is an Italian variant of the name Ariadne. The meaning of the name includes terms such as 'the especially holy', 'the very pure or chaste', 'the absolutely venerable', and 'the most holy'.

What does the name Arianna mean?

Arianna is considered the Italian form of Ariadne. The name stands for 'the especially holy', 'the very pure or chaste', 'the absolutely venerable', and 'the most holy'. The origin of the name can be traced back to ancient Greek, where it consists of the two parts ari (ἀρι), an intensifier, and hagnós (ἁγνός) or adnós (ἀδνός), meaning 'pure', 'chaste', 'holy', 'unblemished', or 'purifying'. The name gained fame through Greek mythology, where Ariadne was the daughter of the Cretan king Minos and the goddess of fertility. Furthermore, the name is also used in West Africa, where it is translated in the Igbo language as 'the most valuable treasure of the father' or 'the most valuable treasure of the mother'. Other variants include Ariadna, Arianne, Ariann, Arjana, Aryana, Aryanna, and Aaryanna.

Where does the name Arianna come from?

Arianna is a feminine name with ancient Greek roots, suggesting the meaning 'the especially holy'.

How do you pronounce Arianna?

The pronunciation of the name Arianna is soft and four syllables long. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'A-ri-an-na' [aʁiˈanːa]. The name begins with an open A sound that conveys a sense of spaciousness. The stressed syllable '-an-' adds warmth and depth to the sound. The doubling of the 'n' provides stability in the middle. Overall, Arianna radiates femininity and fullness of sound - elegant, harmonious, and timeless.

When is the name day of Arianna?

The name day of Arianna is celebrated on September 17.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Arianna enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 623rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 1995 when it reached 271st place. In the last ten years, Arianna has been chosen as a first name about 720 times, placing it 645th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 755th. Arianna is also widely used internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Adri / Anna / Ari / Arini / Arià / Arya / Janna / Rianna

Similar first names

Famous people

• Arianna Adler (dancer)
• Arianna Barbieri (swimmer from Italy)
• Arianna Bergamaschi (Italian singer)
• Arianna Castiglioni (Italian swimmer)
• Arianna Criscione (American soccer player)
• Arianna Follis (skier from Italy)
• Arianna Grande (singer)
• Arianna Puello (Dominican rapper)
• Arianna Romero (American soccer player)
• Arianna Savall (Spanish harpist and soprano (daughter of Jordi))
• Arianna Zukerman (opera singer from the USA)