Adriana (meaning and origin)

[Forgot Password]

Members

Now online

Member search

New members Latest comments

Comment Spy

Forums

Week by week

Baby development Latest photos

Pregnancy

Babies

Bellies

Ultrasound

Member pages Latest Updates

Blogs & Questions

Updated profiles

Home

Videos

Trying

Pregnancy

Babies

Forum & Info

Nursery rooms

Polls

Members

Baby names

Q & A

Maternity Shop

Help

Adriana

Name search:

Meaning and origin
Adriana is a Spanish girl name. The meaning of the name is `Dark, Rich `.

Where is it used?
The name Adriana is mainly used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian and in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Adriano (In Italian)
Adorj�n (In Hungarian)
Adrien (In French)
Adriaan (In Dutch)
Hadrianus (In Ancient Roman)

For the opposite sex use:
In French: Adrienne (F)
In English, Romanian and in Russian: Adrian (M)
In English: Adrianne (F)
In English: Adria (F)
In English: Adrianna (F)

See also
In Other languages: Drina (F)

What Adriana`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Adriana:
It's misterious and original. There is something more about being Adriana than other names.
The worst thing about the name:
That some people do not believe in its existance.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
It will be Cassie.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Adriana:
i dont know anyone else with my name.
The worst thing about the name:
i dont like my name
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
It wouldve been Gabriella
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Adriana:
It's unique. I rarely hear anyone else with the name in my town.
The worst thing about the name:
People never know how to pronounce it and correcting people is hopeless.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
My mom never had another name picked out. lol
Extra information:
My name is from a soap opera (Santa Barbara). -.- I still like it though. :)
The best thing about the name Adriana:
I have only ever met 2 others with my name.
The worst thing about the name:
When people have called me 'Aids' as a nickname.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I would have been 'Philomena' (my Oma's name). I have a Dutch/Aussie background.
Extra information:
It is an honor to have such a beautiful name.
The best thing about the name Adriana:
Its unique and sounds beautiful
The worst thing about the name:
People always mispronounce it (LOL ..PPL ITS NOT THAT HARD TO PRONOUNCE!!!)
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
It would probably be my middle name Isabel .. or maybe Natashka
Extra information:
I LOVE MY NAME !!! AND I LOVE ALL YOU ADRIANAS OUT THERE !!! LOL!!
The best thing about the name Adriana:
It's unique. Many people pronouce it in different ways, depending on their culture and accents, but mine is pronounced, A DREE AN UH. It stands out on most lists in my school, and lots of people like it.
The worst thing about the name:
The costant need to correct people when it is pronounced wrong, or in a way they believe is correct.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
In some ways, it would be easier to have a name like Ashley, or Taylor, but then I would lose the opportunity to like with a name that is special.
Extra information:
Anyone who has this name, or is thinking of naming their child Adriana, make sure you're prepared to pronounce it differently, or be ready to correct most people you meet.
The best thing about the name Adriana:
Lots of A's ^-^ & It's kina different (: I love my name.♥
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Adriana....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Adriana:
Its Awesome and unique ;)
The worst thing about the name:
Teachers cant pronounce it properly :(
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
It would be Sofia my middle name
Extra information:
Nah... Adrianas are awesome!! :D
The best thing about the name Adriana:
It's not a common name so you become a bit more memorable.
The worst thing about the name:
The one n or two n's thing.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I like Anastasia.
Extra information:
I use to hate it but now i like it !!
The best thing about the name Adriana:
It Rocks!And matches my personality
The worst thing about the name:
People ask if its spelt with one N or 2 and sometimes people pronounce it wrong(annoying lol)
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I would change it to Adriana! or maybe Ariana
Extra information:
The name rocks and I have never really noticed how many girls have the same name as me! *high five* We Adrianas Rock!
The best thing about the name Adriana:
thats my name... it means dark and rich!
The worst thing about the name:
people misspell it:/
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
Violet!
Extra information:
the meaning of Adriana is so true!
The best thing about the name Adriana:
Everything! It's unique and musical, like a one-word poem or a sweet song. It's both delicate and strong, and it matches my personality perfectly. I'm both strong and delicate, sort of like a steel flower!
The worst thing about the name:
The worst thing about my name has nothing to do with the name itself, it has to do with how too many people mispronounce and misspell it - and then do both again after I correct them!
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I don't know what other name would fit me as perfectly as Adriana...
Extra information:
The name fits every woman who has it, yet each Adriana I've met (including myself) fits the name yet is unique and makes the name Adriana beautiful and one-of-a-kind in her own way!
The best thing about the name Adriana:
it say preety
The worst thing about the name:
people ask if iit spelled with 2 n or 1 n
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
it be still adrana
Extra information:
hi my name adriana
The best thing about the name Adriana:
it sounds pretty
The worst thing about the name:
hardly any of my school teachers can pronounce it when they se it writen and they seem to always spell it wrong
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
It would be my middle name celeste
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Adriana:
i like how it sounds!i think its a decent name!
The worst thing about the name:
alot of people dnt know how to pronounce it right!
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
ill still want adriana!
Extra information:
:D awesome!
The best thing about the name Adriana:
Thats my name!!!!
The worst thing about the name:
Some idiots cant pronounce it properly!!
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I'd change it!
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Adriana:
Not many people have this wicked cool name and my name matches my personality. I don't even think my mom knew about that. I have the ultimate punk/emo/goth name!!!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing really. Although it kinda bugs me when other people can't pronoounce my name but now I just let that slide. Its a hard name to pronounce.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I'd cry.
Extra information:
My aunt was named Adriana, but she died when she was 9 months old. My mom named me after her and tells me that she is my gaurdian angel. I am blessed to have this name and to have her watch over me.
The best thing about the name Adriana:
Not many people have this wicked cool name and my name matches my personality. I don't even think my mom knew about that. I have the ultimate punk/emo/goth name!!!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing really. Although it kinda bugs me when other people can't pronoounce my name but now I just let that slide. Its a hard name to pronounce.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I'd cry.
Extra information:
My aunt was named Adriana, but she died when she was 9 months old. My mom named me after her and tells me that she is my gaurdian angel. I am blessed to have this name and to have her watch over me.
The best thing about the name Adriana:
its the greek warrior goddess name
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
i would change it to adriana
Extra information:
my name matches my personality
The best thing about the name Adriana:
The spelling of it.
The worst thing about the name:
Popl could nt pronounce my name , mi middle name is adriana..so i jsut told them my first name:maria..
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
Alexandra
Extra information:
Not Really:D
The best thing about the name Adriana:
that I have it and that is tide to the past
The worst thing about the name:
too many variations
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
It would be a variation of Adriana
Extra information:
there is song and a play that focus on my name
The best thing about the name Adriana:
Its awesome!
The worst thing about the name:
NOTHING
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I would change my name to adriana
Extra information:
Thanks for the sweetest name in the world mom!
The best thing about the name Adriana:
not many people have it,it is nice when correctly pronounce. it is the name o f a goddess...
The worst thing about the name:
not many people know how to correctly say it so they say it in there own way which can be quite annoying..
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
it would suck because the name define me and my personality its unique and pretty
Extra information:
the name itself is like a rose beautiful but with its flaw the pronunciation part...
The best thing about the name Adriana:
It brought to my morbid sence fo humor to my attention when I found out that it meant 'dark'.
The worst thing about the name:
I get called the strangest things.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I might not be the same...at all. I'd be Elizabeth, or Geena, or Helna, but not Adriana.
Extra information:
Telling someone my name gives me a sence of beauty and mystery.
The best thing about the name Adriana:
It's strong and beautiful and makes the person mysterious in some way.
The worst thing about the name:
They say it means also 'dark'. It does not refer to skin color but more to the introverted personality type.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
No other would suit me. It's the right name for my personality.
Extra information:
Adriana can be also apparently a cold person, but only because keeps people at some distance before know them and trust them.
The best thing about the name Adriana:
It came from my dad's name, Adrian.
The worst thing about the name:
Everything; people can't remember, they constantly call me by other names (andrea, adrian, etc), it doesn't flow well after a while, and it most definitely doesn't fit my personality.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
It would be my middle name, which is what most people call me by after a while.
Extra information:
Adriana is a strong and cold name; be careful using it on your child.
The best thing about the name Adriana:
a stronge name
The worst thing about the name:
ppl cant say it, and i know a lot of Adriana
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:

Extra information:
im with the other Adriana. If you pick this name keep it simple. No double Ds and Ns
The best thing about the name Adriana:
It is very beautiful.
The worst thing about the name:
Dark and rich? What if I have a white child? lol
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
My name would be very weird. Can`t imagine. I`m White, just to clear things up!
Extra information:
Yep.. I have friends named Adriana. Their last name is ToNgA! kawinkadink?
The best thing about the name Adriana:
sonority
The worst thing about the name:
it is very popular in my country
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I can't imagine.
Extra information:
all the people I've met with that name are very intelligent
The best thing about the name Adriana:
its italian and very pretty
The worst thing about the name:
people mistake it for adrian
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
it would be viviana
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Adriana:
you feel comfortable carrying it through your life
The worst thing about the name:
I cannot think of any
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
It would be Drina
Extra information:
It's a blessing name
The best thing about the name Adriana:
its a preety name
The worst thing about the name:
not many people ca n say it
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
not at all
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Adriana:
ITS AWESOME NOT A LOT OF PPLL I KNOW HAVE IT.
The worst thing about the name:
SOMETIMES PEOPLE MISTAKE IT FOR ADRIAN.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
IT WOULD BE WEIRD N I WUD B NAMED LESLIE.
Extra information:
I LOVE MY NAME I JUST REALIZED IT .
The best thing about the name Adriana:
it's pretty
The worst thing about the name:
no one can remmber it
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
it would be theodora or joey b/c of my middle name
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Adriana:
It's a really pretty name, everyone loves it.
The worst thing about the name:
nothing, I always liked it.
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I would want it to be Adriana.
Extra information:
If you pick Adriana, pick whether you'd want it pronounced in english or spanish and always use that pronunciation. That way you won't confuse the heck out of your kid... :)
The best thing about the name Adriana:
It rolls off the tounge when pronounced correctly
The worst thing about the name:
People who cannot roll their r's tend to masacre the name ... so sad
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
A rose by any other name is still a rose ...
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Adriana:
hardley any one has the same name.
The worst thing about the name:
its a long name to say...?
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
i wouldnt be called adrianna, my name would have been deanna.
Extra information:
name your kid adrianna. =]
The best thing about the name Adriana:
Its a strong name yet beautiful
The worst thing about the name:
grade school they ryhme is with banana, which is no big deal
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
nothing at all
Extra information:
Everyone seems to love the name. It has grown very popular
The best thing about the name Adriana:
Not many girls have
The worst thing about the name:
People cant always pronounce it
If my name wasn`t Adriana....:
I wouldn't be such an original
Extra information:
I love the way it sounds, powerful, incharge and with pride.

More `Adriana` links
Adriana as abbreviation
Actors named Adriana
Adriana in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Adriana

Adriana appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 115.. 2006 was a `top year` for the name Adriana. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #106. The last time Adriana appeared among the most common names was in 1960. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	115
2006	106
2005	121
2004	119
2003	121
2002	142
2001	131
2000	127
1999	139
1998	133
1997	125
1996	153
1995	156
1994	151
1993	151
1992	141
1991	139
1990	144
1980	233
1970	460
1960	903
1950	---
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---