Ariana is a feminine given name, popular in many languages. Arianna and Ariane are the two most common variations.

Etymology

The name ''Ariana'' may be used following several possible following origins. The name Ariana is the

Latin Latin ( or ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic languages, Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally spoken by the Latins (Italic tribe), Latins in Latium (now known as Lazio), the lower Tiber area aroun ...

ized form of the

Ancient Greek Ancient Greek (, ; ) includes the forms of the Greek language used in ancient Greece and the classical antiquity, ancient world from around 1500 BC to 300 BC. It is often roughly divided into the following periods: Mycenaean Greek (), Greek ...

name

Ariadne In Greek mythology, Ariadne (; ; ) was a Cretan princess, the daughter of King Minos of Crete. There are variations of Ariadne's myth, but she is known for helping Theseus escape from the Minotaur and being abandoned by him on the island of N ...

(; ; ; "most holy"), the daughter of

Minos Main injector neutrino oscillation search (MINOS) was a particle physics experiment designed to study the phenomena of neutrino oscillations, first discovered by a Super-Kamiokande (Super-K) experiment in 1998. Neutrinos produced by the NuMI ...

, King of

Crete Crete ( ; , Modern Greek, Modern: , Ancient Greek, Ancient: ) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the List of islands by area, 88th largest island in the world and the List of islands in the Mediterranean#By area, fifth la ...

, and his queen

Pasiphaë In Greek mythology, Pasiphaë (; , derived from πᾶσι (dative plural) "for all" and φάος/φῶς ''phaos/phos'' "light") was a queen of Crete. The daughter of Helios and the Oceanid nymph Perse (mythology), Perse, Pasiphaë is notable a ...

, daughter of

Helios In ancient Greek religion and Greek mythology, mythology, Helios (; ; Homeric Greek: ) is the god who personification, personifies the Sun. His name is also Latinized as Helius, and he is often given the epithets Hyperion ("the one above") an ...

, the god of the sun, from

Greek mythology Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the Ancient Greece, ancient Greeks, and a genre of ancient Greek folklore, today absorbed alongside Roman mythology into the broader designation of classical mythology. These stories conc ...

. Afghans consider this name as an Afghan name and most Persian people around the world consider Ariana to be a Persian (Farsi) name. As "Ariana" is made from the combination of the words "Ariya" and "Na" (suffix of similarity) and means Aryan and noble.

Ariana In the Greco-Roman world, Ariana was a geographical term referring to a general area of land between Central Asia and the Indus River. Situated far to the east in the Achaemenid Empire, it covered a number of satrapies spanning what is today th ...

, a term in classical history, from Latin ''Arianus'', ''Ariana'', from Greek ''Arianē'', ''Areianē'', names applied in classical times to the eastern part of ancient Iran and to its inhabitants. Ancient Iranians used the name in reference to themselves (Old Persian ''ariya-''), hence Iran. Ultimately from Sanskrit ''arya-'' "compatriot;" in later language "noble, of good family.", was a general

geographical Geography (from Ancient Greek ; combining 'Earth' and 'write', literally 'Earth writing') is the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. Geography is an all-encompassing discipline that seeks an understanding o ...

term used by some

Greek Greek may refer to: Anything of, from, or related to Greece, a country in Southern Europe: *Greeks, an ethnic group *Greek language, a branch of the Indo-European language family **Proto-Greek language, the assumed last common ancestor of all kno ...

and

Roman Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy *Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD *Roman people, the people of Roman civilization *Epistle to the Romans, shortened to Romans, a letter w ...

authors of

antiquity Antiquity or Antiquities may refer to: Historical objects or periods Artifacts *Antiquities, objects or artifacts surviving from ancient cultures Eras Any period before the European Middle Ages (5th to 15th centuries) but still within the histo ...

for an extensive territory in

Central Asia Central Asia is a region of Asia consisting of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The countries as a group are also colloquially referred to as the "-stans" as all have names ending with the Persian language, Pers ...

, comprising the eastern part of the

Persian empire The Achaemenid Empire or Achaemenian Empire, also known as the Persian Empire or First Persian Empire (; , , ), was an Iranian empire founded by Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid dynasty in 550 BC. Based in modern-day Iran, it was the larg ...

, now all of

Afghanistan Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the Durand Line, east and south, Iran to the Afghanistan–Iran borde ...

and a part of

Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the nort ...

and southeast of

Tajikistan Tajikistan, officially the Republic of Tajikistan, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Dushanbe is the capital city, capital and most populous city. Tajikistan borders Afghanistan to the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border, south, Uzbekistan to ...

. The name of Iran (

Persia Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the nort ...

) originates from the

Old Persian Old Persian is one of two directly attested Old Iranian languages (the other being Avestan) and is the ancestor of Middle Persian (the language of the Sasanian Empire). Like other Old Iranian languages, it was known to its native speakers as (I ...

word ''airiyanem'' (Ariana) meaning " he Land ofthe Aryans". Ariana is sometimes used as a

Welsh Welsh may refer to: Related to Wales * Welsh, of or about Wales * Welsh language, spoken in Wales * Welsh people, an ethnic group native to Wales Places * Welsh, Arkansas, U.S. * Welsh, Louisiana, U.S. * Welsh, Ohio, U.S. * Welsh Basin, during t ...

name, an elaboration of Welsh: ''arian'' “

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Name days

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Popularity

In the

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, the name Ariana peaked at the 30th most popular name for baby girls in 2014, and was in the top 40th to 100th most popular names during the first and second decades of the 21st century. Arianna also peaked in 2014, at 40th place, and was in the top 50 to low 100s range in the same period. The names are 68th and 95th place for 2017.

Notable people

Ariana

* Ariana Arias (born 2003), Spanish footballer *

Ariana Arseneault Ariana Arseneault (born 15 June 2002) is a Canadian tennis player. She has a career-high WTA singles ranking of 129, achieved on 31 March 2025, and a best doubles ranking of world No. 146, achieved on 2 December 2024. Arseneault played college ...

(born 2002), Canadian tennis player *

Ariana Barouk Ariana Barouk (born November 5, 1982) is a Cuban-American actress, tv host, model, singer and beauty pageant titleholder who represented Cuba in the seventh edition of the environmentally-oriented Miss Earth 2007 international beauty pageant. Sh ...

(born 1982), Cuban model * Ariana Berlin (born 1987), American gymnast and actor * Ariana Chris (born 1975), Canadian opera singer *

Ariana DeBose Ariana DeBose (; born January 25, 1991) is an American actress and singer. She has received List of awards and nominations received by Ariana DeBose, various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe ...

(born 1991), American actress, singer and dancer * Ariana Gillis (born 1990), Canadian singer-songwriter *

Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Regarded as a pop icon and an influential figure in popular music, Grande is known for her four-octave vocal range, which extends into the whistle re ...

(born 1993), American singer and actress *

Ariana Greenblatt Ariana Greenblatt (born August 27, 2007) is an American actress. Her first starring role was in the Disney Channel comedy series ''Stuck in the Middle'' (2016–2018). Other early roles included the comedy film '' A Bad Moms Christmas'' (2017), ...

(born 2007), American actress * Ariana Guido (born 1999), American actress * Ariana Harwicz (born 1977), Argentine writer, screenwriter, playwright and documentary maker * Ariana Hilborn (born 1980), US-born Latvian long-distance runner * Ariana Ince (born 1989), American track and field athlete specializing in the javelin throw * Ariana Jacob, artist based in Portland, Oregon, in the United States *

Ariana Jollee Ariana Jollee (born September 29, 1982) is an American pornographic actress and director of Italian and Russian descent. Career Jollee got into the adult film industry in March 2003 at around 20 years old after promoting herself on her homemad ...

(born 1982), American pornographic actress * Ariana Kelly (born 1976), American politician *

Ariana Kukors Ariana Kukors (born June 1, 1989) is an American former competition swimmer and former world record holder in the 200-meter individual medley (long course). Ariana now works in private coaching related to athletic performance. Kukors has won a ...

(born 1989), American swimmer *

Ariana Madix Ariana Madix (born June 24, 1985) is an American television personality, model, actress, dancer and bartender. She was a cast member on the Bravo reality television series '' Vanderpump Rules'' (2013–2024). She became the permanent host of '' ...

(born 1985), American television personality, model, actress and businesswoman * Ariana Austin Makonnen (born 1984), American philanthropist * Ariana Miyamoto (born 1994), Japanese model * Ariana Moorer (born 1991), American basketball player *

Ariana Nozeman Ariana Nozeman (also Adriana Noseman or Nooseman; née van den Bergh; c. 1627 - December 7, 1661) was a Dutch actress who was the first woman to play a leading role in a public play in The Dutch Republic. She made her debut on stage on April 19, ...

(1626–1661), Dutch actress * Ariana Ramsey (born 2000), American rugby player *

Ariana Reines Ariana Reines is an American poet, playwright, performance artist, and translator. Her books of poetry include ''The Cow'' (2006), which won the Alberta Prize from Fence Books; ''Coeur de Lion'' (2007); ''Mercury'' (2011); and ''Thursday'' (2012). ...

(born 1982), American poet and activist *

Ariana Richards Ariana Clarice Richards (born September 11, 1979) is an American painter and former actress. She is best known for her role as Lex Murphy in the 1993 film ''Jurassic Park''. Richards won several Young Artist Awards for her acting as a child, but ...

(born 1979), American actress and painter * Ariana Rockefeller (born 1982), American fashion designer *

Ariana Rodriguez Ariana Rodríguez (born October 21, 1990, in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican model and beauty pageant titleholder who represented Carolina at the Miss Puerto Rico 2010 that was held on November 12, 2009, in San Juan. Rodriguez is majori ...

(born 1990), Puerto Rican model *

Ariana Savalas Ariana Savalas (born January 9, 1987) is an American theater host. She has toured worldwide, including as the emcee and singer for Dita Von Teese and the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris. She was one of the original members of Postmodern Jukebox ...

(born 1987), American musician *

Ariana Tikao Ariana Rahera Tikao (born 1971) is a New Zealand singer, musician and author. Her works explore her identity as a Kāi Tahu woman and her music often utilises taonga pūoro (traditional Māori musical instruments). Notably, she co-composed the ...

(born 1971), New Zealand singer, musician and author

Arianna

* Arianna Acuti (born 1996), Italian professional footballer *

Arianna Afsar Arianna Ayesha Afsar (born October 22, 1991) is an American singer, composer, beauty queen, and activist best known for her starring role in ''Hamilton'', as the songwriter of the musical ''Jeannette'', and as a top contestant on ''American Idol' ...

(born 1991), American beauty pageant contestant and semi-finalist on American Idol *

Arianna Barbieri Arianna Barbieri (born 23 February 1989) is an Italian swimmer. Biography In 2012 Arianna Barbieri qualified for her first Olympic appearance in London 2012, she competed in the 100 m backstroke and the Italian 4 x 100 m medley relay team. See a ...

(born 1989), Italian swimmer * Arianna Bergamaschi (born 1975), Italian singer, stage actress and television presenter *

Arianna Bogatec Arianna Bogatec (born 16 June 1969) is an Italian sailor. She competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics. She participated at the 2015 Barcolana regatta The Barcolana () is a historic international sailing regatta orga ...

(born 1969), Italian sailor *

Arianna Bridi Arianna Bridi (born 6 November 1995) is an Italian swimmer. She competed in the 25 km open water event at the 2018 European Aquatics Championships, winning the gold medal. Achievements References External links * Arianna Bridiprofile at FIN ...

(born 1995), Italian swimmer *

Arianna Caruso Arianna Caruso (born 6 November 1999) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Frauen-Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, on loan from Serie A club Juventus and the Italy national team. Club career Caruso who started her ...

(born 1999), Italian professional footballer *

Arianna Castiglioni Arianna Castiglioni (born 15 August 1997) is an Italian breaststroke swimmer. She was alternate at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in 4 × 100 m medley relay. She won a bronze medal in the 100 m at the 2014 European Aquatics Championships The 201 ...

(born 1997), Italian breaststroke swimmer *

Arianna Clarke Arianna Clarke (born 6 April 1999) is a retired Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Women's. Early life Clarke was born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. At the age of 13, she moved to the Gold Coast where ...

(born 1999), retired Australian rules footballer * Arianna Criscione (born 1985), Italian American former professional soccer goalkeeper * Arianna De Masi (born 1999), Italian sprinter *Arianna Del Giaccio (born 2002), known professionally as

Ariete The C1 Ariete () is a 3rd generation main battle tank of the Italian Army, developed by Consorzio Iveco Oto Melara (CIO), a consortium formed by Iveco and OTO Melara. The chassis and engine were produced by Iveco, while the turret and fire-con ...

, Italian singer-songwriter. *

Arianna Errigo Arianna Errigo (born 6 June 1988) is an Italian left-handed foil and sabre fencer. Errigo is a nine-time team European champion, two-time individual European champion, six-time team world champion, and two-time individual world champion. Known ...

(born 1988), Italian foil fencer * Arianna Farfaletti Casali (born 1976), former Italian-born Swiss female pole vaulter *

Arianna Fidanza Arianna Fidanza (born 6 January 1995) is an Italian professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Women's ProTeam . Arianna Fidanza is the daughter of former racing cyclist Giovanni Fidanza, and the sister of Martina Fidanza. Major ...

(born 1995), Italian professional racing cyclist *

Arianna Follis Arianna Fernanda Follis (born 11 November 1977, in Ivrea) is an Italian cross-country skier. Biography Born in Ivrea, Piedmont, but originally from Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Aosta Valley, where she was raised, Follis started competing in 1995. ...

(born 1977), Italian cross-country skier *

Arianna Fontana Arianna Fontana OMRI (born 14 April 1990) is an Italian short track speed skater, who has won eleven Olympic medals among these two gold medals in the 500m short track, one at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and the second one at the 2022 ...

(born 1990), Italian short-track speed skater *

Arianna Garibotti Arianna Garibotti (born 9 December 1989) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played in the centre back position. See also * List of Olymp ...

(born 1989), Italian water polo player *

Arianna Huffington Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington (; , ; born July 15, 1950) is a Greek American author, syndicated columnist and businesswoman. She is a co-founder of ''HuffPost'', the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, and the author of fifteen books. She ha ...

(born 1950), a co-founder of ''Huffington Post'' * Arianna Hunsicker (born 2003), Canadian Paralympic swimmer * Arianna LePage (born 2003), footballer who plays as a forward or a defender *

Arianna Losano Arianna Losano (born 13 June 1994 in Italy) is an Italian curler. Career Losano plays in lead position and is left-handed. Losano plays lead For Diana Gaspari and they qualified for the 2017 World Women's Curling Championship The 2017 Wo ...

(born 1994), Italian curler * Arianna Neikrug (born 1993), American jazz singer, songwriter, and arranger *

Arianna Noseda Arianna Noseda (born 14 December 1997) is an Italian lightweight rower who won back-to-back world championships in the women's lightweight quad scull at the 2019 World Rowing Championships The 2019 World Rowing Championships were held in Ot ...

(born 1997), Italian lightweight rower * Arianna Occhipinti, Italian winemaker and winery owner * Arianna Perilli (born 1978), Sammarinese professional target shooter * Arianna Puello (born 1977), Spanish composer, rapper and actress *

Arianna Rivas Arianna Rivas (born May 5, 2001) is an American actress and model. She is known for co-starring in the film ''A Working Man'' alongside Jason Statham. Career Rivas began her acting training at River Ridge High School’s theater program. Her f ...

(born 2001), American actress and model *

Arianna Romero Arianna Jeanette Romero Téllez (born 29 July 1992) is an American-born Mexican footballer who plays as a central defender or a fullback. Youth and collegiate career Youth Romero did not participate in high school soccer at her alma mater ...

(born 1992), American-born Mexican footballer * Arianna W. Rosenbluth (1927–2020), American physicist * Arianna Sanna (born 1998), Dominican Republic swimmer *

Arianna Savall Arianna Savall i Figueras (born 1972 in Basel, Switzerland) is a Swiss-born Spanish classical singer, harpist and composer. She sings in Catalan, French, English, Spanish, Portuguese and other languages. Life and career Savall is the daughter of c ...

(born 1972), Swiss-born Spanish classical singer, harpist, and composer * Arianna Schivo (born 1986), Italian Olympic eventing rider * Arianna Sessi (born 1999), Italian professional racing cyclist *

Arianna Talamona Arianna Talamona (born 5 June 1994 in Varese) is an Italian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events. Talamona was diagnosed with Strumpell-Lorrain disease which affects her spinal cord and uses a wheelchair, she has inher ...

(born 1994), Italian Paralympic swimmer * Arianna Valcepina (born 1994), Italian short track speed skater *

Arianna Valloni Arianna Valloni (born 10 April 2001) is a Sammarinese swimmer. Career In 2018, she finished in 22nd place in the heats in the girls' 400 metre freestyle at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She also competed in ...

(born 2001), Sammarinese swimmer *

Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace (born March 4, 1990) is a competitive swimmer and national record-holder from the Bahamas who has represented her country in international championships, including the Olympics, FINA world championships, and Pan Ameri ...

(born 1990), a swimmer from the Bahamas * Arianna Zukerman (born 1972), American lyric soprano

Ariane

Princess Ariane of the Netherlands Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau (Ariane Wilhelmina Máxima Inés; born 10 April 2007) is the third and youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. Princess Ariane is a member of the Dutch Royal Hou ...

(born 2007) *

Ariane Andrew Ariane Andrew (born November 3, 1987) is an American professional wrestler, singer, and dancer. She is best known for her time in WWE, where she performed under the ring name Cameron. Andrew participated in the 2011 season of ''WWE Tough Enough ...

(born 1987), American professional wrestler and manager *

Ariane Ascaride Ariane Ascaride (born 10 October 1954) is a French actress and screenwriter. She has appeared in films such as '' Marius et Jeannette'' (''Marius and Jeannette''), '' Ma vraie vie à Rouen'' (''The True Story of My Life in Rouen''; USA, ''My Li ...

(born 1954), French actress and screenwriter *

Louise Bourgoin Louise Bourgoin (; born Ariane Louise Bourgoin, 28 November 1981) is a French actress. Life and career Bourgoin was born on 28 November 1981 in Rennes. Bourgoin's parents, both secondary level teachers, encouraged her to pursue a stable care ...

(born 1981), birth name Ariane Bourgoin, French actress * Ariane Brodier (born 1979), French television personality, actress, TV host and humorist *

Ariane Burri Ariane Burri (born 14 April 2000) is a Swiss snowboarder. She made her Olympic debut representing Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Career She represented Switzerland at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics and competed in both girls' sl ...

(born 2000), Swiss snowboarder *

Ariane Carnelossi Ariane Cristina Carnelossi (born November 17, 1992) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Carnelossi enjoyed soccer in her youth, having to give that up afte ...

(born 1992), Brazilian mixed martial artist *

Ariane Ehrat Ariane Ehrat (born February 17, 1961, in Schaffhausen) is a former Swiss alpine skier. She was active between 1979 and 1986, with her best performance a silver medal at the 1985 Alpine World Ski Championships in Bormio. Career At the 1984 ...

(born 1961), Swiss former alpine skier * Ariane Forster (1962–2010), German singer best known by the stage name Ari Up *

Ariane Friedrich Ariane Friedrich (born Tempel; 10 January 1984 in Nordhausen) is a German high jumper. She won the silver medal at the 2009 World Championships and represented Germany at the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Olympics. She is the German ou ...

(born 1984), German high jumper *

Ariane Hingst Ariane Hingst (born 25 July 1979) is a German former footballer who works as an analyst for Fox Sports. She was primarily utilized as a defender or a defensive midfielder. Club career Hingst had played at several local clubs at junior level. ...

(born 1979), German retired football player * Ariane Koizumi (born 1963), model and actress *

Ariane Labed Ariane Labed (born 8 May 1984) is a French actress and film director. She is known for her feature film debut in '' Attenberg'', for which she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress, and appearing in Helen Edmundson's film ''Mary Magdalene'' in 20 ...

(born 1984), French actress * Ariane Laroux (born 1957), Franco-Swiss painter, draughtsman and printmaker *

Ariane Mnouchkine Ariane Mnouchkine (; born 3 March 1939) is a French stage director. She founded the Parisian avant-garde stage ensemble '' Théâtre du Soleil'' in 1964. She wrote and directed ''1789'' (1974) and ''Molière'' (1978), and directed ''La Nuit Mira ...

(born 1939), French stage director *

Ariane Moffatt Ariane Moffatt (born 26 April 1979) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Known for working across multiple musical genres, Moffatt's music combines elements of electronica, jazz, folk, and pop. A francophone, she is bilingual and has recorded tracks ...

(born 1979), Québécois singer-songwriter *

Ariane Schluter Ariane Schluter (born 1 February 1966) is a Dutch actress. She is best known for playing in films by such Dutch filmmakers as Alex van Warmerdam and Theo van Gogh. Career Ariane Schluter studied at the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts. A ...

(born 1966), Dutch actress *

Ariane Schréder Ariane Schréder is a French French may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France ** French people, a nation and ethnic group ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Arts ...

, French writer *

Ariane Sherine Ariane Sherine (born 3 July 1980) is a British musical stand-up comedian, comedy writer, author, novelist, journalist and singer-songwriter. She created the Atheist Bus Campaign, which ran in 13 countries during January 2009. Career Sherin ...

(born 1980), British comedy writer and journalist *

Ariane Tabatabai Ariane Tabatabai () is an Iranian-American political science expert and author. She is a senior policy advisor to the United States Department of Defense. Early life and education Tabatabai is the daughter of Javad Tabatabai, an Iranian profe ...

(born 1980), Iranian-American political science expert and advior of USA Department of Defense

Ariarne

Ariarne Titmus Ariarne Elizabeth Titmus (born 7 September 2000) is an Australian Swimming (sport), swimmer. She is the reigning Olympic champion in the women's 400-metre freestyle, having won the event at the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2024 Summer Olympics ...

(born 2000), Australian swimmer

Ariyan

* Ariyan A. Johnson (born 1976), American actress, director, dancer and choreographer

Aryana

Aryana Harvey Aryana Lynn Harvey (born April 2, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Cesena. Early years Aryana Lynn Harvey was born to Antonio Harvey and Kim Starr Harvey in Tualatin, Oregon Tualatin ( ) is a ci ...

(born 1997), American soccer player *

Aryana Sayeed Aryana Sayeed (Pashto/Dari: , born 1985) is an Afghan pop singer and women rights activist. She sings mostly in Persian but also has many songs in Pashto. Sayeed also had hosting roles in musical television shows for the 1TV and has served as a ...

(born 1985), Afghan singer *

Aryana Engineer Aryana Engineer (born March 6, 2001) is a Canadian actress who made her debut in the 2009 horror film ''Orphan'', as a little girl named Max, alongside Vera Farmiga. In 2012 she starred, alongside Milla Jovovich, as Becky in '' Resident Evil: Ret ...

(born 2001), Canadian actress

Fictional characters

Ariana Dumbledore Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character in the ''Harry Potter'' series of novels by J. K. Rowling. For most of the series, he is the headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts. He is also the founder and ...

, fictional character in J.K. Rowling's ''Harry Potter'' series *

Arianna Hernandez Arianna Hernandez is a fictional character from the American NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', played by Lindsay Hartley. Arianna made her first appearance on April 15, 2009. In July 2009, it was announced that original actress Felisha Terrel ...

, a character in the ''Days of our Lives'' television series *

Arianna Horton A list of notable characters from the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2019. Madeline Peterson Woods Madeline Peterson Woods, portrayed by Jessica ...

, a character named after Arianna Hernandez on ''Days of our Lives'' * Arianna "Ari" Langley, the main protagonist of

Mary Stanton Mary Stanton (born 1947 in Winter Park, Florida) is an American author known for her eight-volume children's fantasy series '' Unicorns of Balinor''. Writing under the pseudonym Claudia Bishop, she is also the author of 14 mystery novels in t ...

's Unicorns of Balinor book series. * Arianna Rossi, a main supporting character in the '' Stravaganza'' series by

Mary Hoffman Mary Lassiter Hoffman (born 1945) is a British writer and critic. She has had over 90 books published whose audiences range from children to adults. One of her best known works is the children's book ''Amazing Grace'', which was a ''New York Ti ...

* Ariane, the lead female character in ''

Ariane et Barbe-bleue ''Ariane et Barbe-bleue'' (, ''Ariadne and Bluebeard'') is an opera in three acts by Paul Dukas. The French libretto is adapted (with very few changes) from the symbolist play of the same name by Maurice Maeterlinck, itself loosely based on the ...

'', an opera by Paul Dukas * Ariane, the lead female character in ''Love in the Afternoon'' (1957 film) *

Arianne Martell Arianne Nymeros Martell is a fictional character in the ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' series of epic fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin. She is a member of House Martell and the heir to the desert kingdom of Dorne. Arianne is first ...

, fictional character in G.R.R. Martin's ''The song of Ice and Fire'' series *Queen Arianna, supporting character of '' Tangled: The Series'' in which she is the birth mother of

Rapunzel "Rapunzel" ( ; ; or ) is a German fairy tale most notably recorded by the Brothers Grimm and it was published in 1812 as part of '' Children's and Household Tales'' (KHM 12). The Grimms' story was developed from the French literary fairy tale ...

* Auriana, one of the main characters in the animated series ''

LoliRock ''LoliRock'' is a French animated television series produced by Marathon Media and Zodiak Kids with the participation of France Télévisions and The Walt Disney Company France. It was created by Jean Louis-Vandestoc along with David Michel an ...

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