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Biridiana
How to Pronounce Biridiana
Pronounced bee-ree-dee-AH-nah /ˌbi.ri.diˈɑ.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: Biridiana is a Spanish form of Viridiana, from Latin viridis, 'green' or 'verdant'; it also recalls Saint Viridiana and the 1961 film of that name.Medium
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History & Origin
Biridiana is a Spanish form of Viridiana, from the Latin viridis, meaning 'green', 'verdant' or 'flourishing'. The name is carried by a medieval Tuscan saint and was made famous by Luis Bunuel's award-winning 1961 film Viridiana; the Biridiana spelling reflects Spanish pronunciation.
In the United States the name has been used chiefly in Mexican-American families, appearing from the 1980s and cresting around 1995. It is a heritage name rather than a mainstream trend, most familiar where Spanish naming customs remain strong.
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What does the name Biridiana mean?
Biridiana is a Spanish form of Viridiana, from Latin 'viridis', meaning 'green' or 'verdant'.
How do you pronounce Biridiana?
It's said bee-ree-dee-AH-nah /ˌbi.ri.diˈɑ.nɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.
Is Biridiana a boy or girl name?
Biridiana is used as a girl's name in Spanish-speaking families.
How popular is Biridiana?
Biridiana is a rare heritage name, used mainly in Mexican-American families.













