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Ulyana
Pronounced oo-lee-AH-nah /ˌuː.liˈɑː.nə/Medium
Meaning: The Russian and Ukrainian form of Juliana, from the Roman Julius (linked to 'youthful; downy-bearded'). A graceful Slavic classic.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Ulyana is the Russian/Ukrainian form of Juliana, from the Roman family name Julius ('youthful'). It reads graceful and flowing — rare in the U.S. (said 'oo-lee-AH-nah').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, more familiar in Russia and Ukraine. Rare, graceful, and flowing.
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What does the name Ulyana mean?
Ulyana is the Russian/Ukrainian form of Juliana, from the Roman Julius, linked to 'youthful.'
How do you pronounce Ulyana?
It's said oo-lee-AH-nah /ˌuː.liˈɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Ulyana a boy or girl name?
Ulyana is a girl's name.
How popular is Ulyana?
Ulyana is a very rare name in the U.S.