Dianna

The first name Dianna is an English variant of Diana and may have been influenced by the name Anna. Translated into German, the name means 'shimmering like light', 'the Shining', or 'the Divine'.

What does the name Dianna mean?

Dianna is a girl's name that is regarded as an English variation of Diana and may have been inspired by the name Anna. In German, the name can be interpreted as 'shimmering like light', 'the Shining', or 'the Divine'. The roots of the name lie in the Indo-European term deiwo or dyew, which means 'the light', 'daylight', 'the sky', 'the daytime sky', 'to shine', 'to gleam', 'to shimmer', and 'to glow'. The name is also occasionally derived from the Latin word dīvus for 'divine' or dīva for 'the goddess'. In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of hunting, nature, the moon, and childbirth, associated with wild animals and forests, possessing the ability to communicate with and control animals. Variants of the name include Diane, Dianne, Djana, Djane, Djanna, Dyan, Dyana, Dyane, Daiana, Daiane, Dijana, Dijane, Dajana, Dayana, Dayenne, Dianelys, Dianella, Dianita, Dianara, and Dianora. The name made its way into German naming conventions in the 1960s.

Where does the name Dianna come from?

The origin of the name Dianna is Indo-European, and it means 'shimmering like light'. The Indo-European root deiwo or dyew stands for 'the light', 'daylight', 'the sky', 'the daytime sky', as well as the verbs to shine, to gleam, to shimmer, and to glow. Additionally, there are derivations deiwos for 'the deity' and deiwā for 'the goddess'. The name is common in several languages, including Danish, English, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Dianna?

The sound and pronunciation of Dianna are soft and slightly elongated. Typically, the name is pronounced as 'Di-an-na' [diˈana]. It begins with a clear, open sound that immediately conveys a sense of lightness. The double consonant in the middle creates a pleasant density that resolves again in the open '-na', allowing the name to gently fade away. Overall, Dianna has a harmonious character - flowing, balanced, and with a gentle sound movement.

When is the name day of Dianna?

The name day for Dianna is celebrated on June 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Dianna is considered a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. The highest ranking the name achieved was in 2007, reaching 1,198th place. Over the last ten years, Dianna has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,457th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,582nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ana / Dia

Famous people

• Dianna Agron (actress)
• Dianna Booher (author from the USA)
• Dianna Corcoran (Australian singer)
• Dianna Dilworth (film director from the USA)