Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Qiana
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Qiana.
Primary meaning
Silky, soft
Pronunciation: kee-ah-nah
Profile summary
Invented modern name, possibly derived from the fabric 'Qiana' (a type of nylon). Represents the American tradition of creating novel names. Gained some popularity in the 1970s. The current meaning shown for this name is Silky, soft. The catalog pronunciation is listed as kee-ah-nah. Qiana appears in girl naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Qiana is currently cataloged under American origin, and this page describes its meaning as Silky, soft.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under American origin and American-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Qiana is grouped as a modern girl name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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