Girl
Greek
4 syllables
Arianna
ar-ee-AN-ah
/ˌær.iˈæn.ə/
"Most holy" — a mythological Greek name with labyrinthine depth and luminous beauty
Arianna is the Italian form of Ariadne, the Greek name meaning most holy or very pure, composed of ari meaning very and adnos meaning pure or holy. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete who helped Theseus navigate the labyrinth and defeat the Minotaur. The Italian form Arianna carries the same mythological resonance with a softer, more melodious Italian character.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesA · ri · an · na
GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Root WordAriadne
MeaningMost holy, very pure
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2012
Trend
→ Stable
Name DaySeptember 17
Nicknames
AriaAriAnnaRiri
About the Name Arianna
Arianna means most holy or very pure, derived from the Greek Ariadne, a name borne by the mythological princess of Crete.
Arianna is the Italian form of the Greek Ariadne, associated with the Cretan princess in mythology.
Arianna has been in the US top 100 since the early 2000s and remains a popular and elegant choice.
Arianna Grace, Arianna Rose, and Arianna Sofia are beautiful and harmonious combinations.
Ariannas are often seen as creative, intelligent, and quietly powerful with a mythological sense of destiny.
The Italian spelling is Arianna. Ariana (one n) is the Persian and English variant, equally popular.
Personality of Arianna
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Arianna
Creativity
84%
Elegance
88%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
74%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Arianna
A
Arianna Huffington
Greek-American author and founder of The Huffington Post
A
Arianna Grande
American pop singer and actress (stage name Ariana Grande)
A
Arianna (Greek mythology)
Princess of Crete who helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur
Middle Names for Arianna
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Arianna
Arianna Grace
Arianna Rose
Arianna Sofia
Arianna Marie
Arianna Belle
Arianna Jade
Arianna Celeste
Arianna Nicole
Arianna Victoria
Arianna Faith
Names Similar to Arianna
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History of Arianna
1200 BC
Ariadne appears in Greek mythology as the daughter of King Minos of Crete
1500
Arianna develops as the Italian form of Ariadne during the Renaissance
1980
Arianna gains use in the United States through Italian immigration and classical appeal
2012
Arianna reaches peak popularity in the United States, entering the top 100
Numerology & Symbolism of Arianna
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
9
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Violet
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Iris
Arianna Around the World
How Arianna is written in different languages and scripts
أريانا
Arabic
アリアーナ
Japanese
Арианна
Russian
아리아나
Korean
阿里安娜
Chinese
Αριάδνη
Greek
आरियाना
Hindi
אריאנה
Hebrew
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