Find out how popular the first name Diliana has been for the last 1 years (from 2009 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Diliana by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Diliana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Diliana.

The history of the first name Diliana

The name Diliana is a feminine given name of Bulgarian origin. It is a combination of the Slavic root "dil" meaning "dear" or "beloved" and the feminine suffix "-iana." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle Ages, during the time when the Bulgars settled in the Balkans and established the First Bulgarian Empire.

Diliana is a form of the more common Bulgarian name Diana, which is derived from the ancient Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana. However, the name Diliana has developed its own distinct meaning and identity within the Bulgarian culture.

While there are no known references to the name Diliana in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been recorded in historical records and documents from the medieval period in Bulgaria. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in a 14th-century manuscript from the Rila Monastery, where a woman named Diliana is mentioned as a donor to the monastery.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Diliana. One of the most famous was Diliana Popova (1928-2013), a Bulgarian singer and actress who was a prominent figure in the Bulgarian cultural scene during the mid-20th century. She was particularly renowned for her performances in folk and traditional Bulgarian music.

Another notable Diliana was Diliana Gaytandzhieva (1937-2020), a Bulgarian writer and translator who was best known for her translations of works by authors such as Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa from Spanish into Bulgarian.

In the field of sports, Diliana Grobarska (born 1983) is a former Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast who represented her country at the Olympic Games and won multiple medals at international competitions.

Diliana Gospodinova (born 1971) is a Bulgarian politician who has served as a member of the European Parliament since 2007, representing the center-right GERB party.

Diliana Pavlova (born 1988) is a contemporary Bulgarian artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across Europe.

While the name Diliana is predominantly found in Bulgaria and among Bulgarian communities around the world, it has also gained popularity in other Slavic countries and regions with a strong Slavic cultural influence.

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