Smiljana

Smiljana is a Serbo-Croatian girl's name and a derivative of Smilja, a name that is particularly common in the South Slavic region. The meaning of the name includes "the straw flower" as well as "the everlasting flower."

What does the name Smiljana mean?

Smiljana is considered a Serbo-Croatian name for girls and is a form of Smilja, which is popular in the South Slavic language area. The name stands for "the straw flower" and "the everlasting flower." Its roots can be found in the Old Slavic smiľŭ or smilje (Смиље), meaning "everlasting," "eternal," and "imperishable" (flower). The male variant is Smiljan.

Where does the name Smiljana come from?

The name Smiljana has its origins in Old Slavic and means "the straw flower."

How do you pronounce Smiljana?

The pronunciation of Smiljana is four syllables and sounds soft, melodic, and harmonious. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Smi-lja-na" [ˈsmiljana], with the name flowing rhythmically over the syllables, creating an elegant, gentle sound. The combination of a distinctive beginning, a flowing middle part, and a soft ending conveys grace, style, and friendliness. Overall, Smiljana appears charming, approachable, and expressive – a name full of warmth, elegance, and poetic vibrancy.

When is the name day of Smiljana?

Smiljana celebrates her name day on July 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Smiljana is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common names for girls. Its best placement was in 2016, reaching 3,055th. In the last ten years, the name Smiljana has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884th.

Nicknames & pet names

Smili / Smilla

Famous people

• Smiljana Marinovic (Croatian swimmer)