Girl name
Marliana name meaning
“beloved; star of the sea”
Marliana is a feminine name commonly linked to an elaboration of Marlina or Maria, with the interpretations beloved and star of the sea. Through Maria, it connects to Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin. These are traditional interpretations of Miryam, whose original meaning remains disputed.
What does Marliana mean?
Beloved; star of the sea
In Indonesian: yang dikasihi; bintang laut
The ending -ana occurs in names with different origins, such as Mulyana, Juliana, and Yohana. It is a shared sound rather than a single suffix carrying the same meaning in every name. More girl names ending in -ana →
Origin and cultural usage of Marliana
Marliana is often treated as an elaboration of Marlina or Maria. Through Maria it carries traditional interpretations of Miryam, whose original meaning is disputed, including 'beloved' and 'star of the sea'.
How to pronounce Marliana
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦭꦶꦲꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮜᮤᮃᮔ |
Is Marliana a girl’s name?
Yes, Marliana is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Marliana ranks #825 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marliana
Famous people named Marliana
- Marliana Kadir · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Marliana
What is the meaning of Marliana?
Marliana means beloved; star of the sea. Marliana is often treated as an elaboration of Marlina or Maria. Through Maria it carries traditional interpretations of Miryam, whose original meaning is disputed, including 'beloved' and 'star of the sea'.
Is Marliana a girl’s name?
Yes, Marliana is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Marliana have?
Marliana has 4 syllables (Mar-li-a-na) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Marliana?
Marliana ranks #825 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Marliana?
Notable people named Marliana include Marliana Kadir.
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