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Areana
How to Pronounce Areana
Pronounced ar-ee-AH-nuh /ΛΓ¦r.iΛΙΛ.nΙ/High
Meaning: Areana is a respelling of Ariana, the Italian form of Ariadne β the Greek name traditionally read as 'most holy' β also associated with Aria, 'air' or 'melody'. Areana keeps that sound and meaning while smoothing the spelling to -eana. It is a modern variant rather than a separate name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Areana respells Ariana, the Italian form of Ariadne, the Cretan princess of Greek myth whose name is often glossed 'most holy'. The sound also links to Aria, 'air' or 'melody'. Areana is a modern American styling of that name, carrying the same graceful associations.
It appeared around 1989, held a faint high point around 2001, and remained rare while Ariana soared. An Areana today is likely young; the spelling is a personal variant of a hugely popular name.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Areana mean?
Areana is a respelling of Ariana, the Italian form of Ariadne, traditionally read as 'most holy'.
How do you pronounce Areana?
It's said ar-ee-AH-nuh /ΛΓ¦r.iΛΙΛ.nΙ/ β four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Areana a boy or girl name?
Areana is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Areana?
Areana has always been rare, one of the many respellings of Ariana.