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Dianna

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Pronounced dee-AN-uh /diˈæn.ə/High

Meaning: divine, goddess of the huntHigh

In 30 seconds: Dianna is a double-n variant of Diana meaning divine or goddess of the hunt. An extra-feminine spelling of the Roman goddess name with celestial beauty.
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Origin HighLatin, English
Meaningdivine, goddess of the hunt
U.S. rank (2024)#2458 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births73 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 56,222

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dianna is a double-n variant of Diana, from the Latin Diviana meaning divine. Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon.

Dianna is a spelling variant of Diana, popular in the US in the mid-20th century through the era of Diana Ross and Princess Diana.

Did you know? The Roman goddess Diana — from whom Dianna derives — was the divine patron of the moon, the hunt, and childbirth. Her temple at Ephesus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name: Dianna — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

DianaDianeDeanna

Nicknames

Di

Famous Bearers

  • Dianna Agron (1986–present)
    American actress known for playing Quinn Fabray on the Fox musical series Glee.

If you like Dianna…

Diana— the standard Latin spelling of same name
Diane— French two-syllable form of same name
Deanna— English variant of same name
Diana— the standard Latin spelling of same name
Brianna— three-syllable feminine name with similar -anna ending

Frequently Asked

What does Dianna mean?

Dianna means divine, goddess of the hunt.

How do you pronounce Dianna?

Dianna is pronounced dee-AN-uh (/diˈæn.ə/), with 3 syllables.

Is Dianna a girl's name?

Yes, Dianna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Dianna?

Variant of Diana; divine meaning well established.