Dariana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Dariana

What is the meaning of the name Dariana ?

The baby name Dariana is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced da-ree-AH-nuh (IPA: /ˌdɑːriˈɑːnə/).

Dariana is in Origin.

Dariana is a feminine given name formed with the Romance -ana/-iana suffix from Daria/Darian, themselves linked to the ancient Persian royal name Darius (Old Persian Dārayavahuš). The root combines elements meaning to hold/possess and good, yielding interpretations such as maintains goodness, possessor, or by extension wealthy/kingly. Via Greek Dareios and Latin Darius, the feminine Daria entered Christian usage through the cult of St. Daria in late antiquity; Dariana developed as a later elaboration.

Dariana appears in modern records from the late 20th century, gaining traction in the Americas - especially among Spanish-speaking families - and also in Romania and Moldova, where -iana names are common. Variant spellings and cognates include Darianna, Darianne, Dariane; related forms are Daria, Darja (Slavic), and Darina. Short forms include Dari and Ana. The name blends regal Persian heritage with a contemporary, melodic Romance ending, making it familiar yet distinctive across languages.