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Viridiana

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Pronounced vee-ree-dee-AH-nah /ˌvi.ri.diˈɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin viridis, 'green; fresh, youthful, flourishing, verdant'Medium

In 30 seconds: Green; youthful: Viridiana is Latin for 'green; fresh, flourishing'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'vee-ree-dee-AH-nah').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom Latin viridis, 'green; fresh, youthful, flourishing, verdant'
U.S. rank (2024)#6123 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,245

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519732024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Viridiana comes from Latin viridis, 'green; fresh, youthful, flourishing, verdant' (the root of 'verdant'). Borne by the medieval St Viridiana (Verdiana) and made famous by Luis Buñuel's 1961 film Viridiana. A lyrical, classic name across the Hispanic world (said 'vee-ree-dee-AH-nah'; nickname Viri).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, green-and-youthful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Viridiana comes from Latin viridis, 'green; fresh, youthful, flourishing, verdant' — borne by a medieval saint and a famous Buñuel film — a lyrical, classic name (said 'vee-ree-dee-AH-nah').
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Viridiana — root etymology

Variations

VerdianaViridian

Nicknames

Viri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Viridiana mean?

Viridiana is Latin for 'green; fresh, youthful, flourishing'.

How do you pronounce Viridiana?

It's said vee-ree-dee-AH-nah /ˌvi.ri.diˈɑ.nɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Viridiana a boy or girl name?

Viridiana is a girl's name.

How popular is Viridiana?

Viridiana is a rare name in the U.S.

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