Find out how popular the first name Leliana has been for the last 17 years (from 2007 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Leliana by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Leliana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 17 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Leliana.

The history of the first name Leliana

The name Leliana is believed to have originated from the Latin language, derived from the feminine form of the name Laelius or Lelius. The name Laelius itself is thought to have come from the ancient Roman family name Laelius or Lelius, which may have been derived from the word "laetus," meaning "joyful" or "cheerful."

In ancient Roman times, the Laelii were a prominent patrician family known for their involvement in politics and literature. One of the most famous members of this family was Gaius Laelius Sapiens, a Roman statesman and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century BC. He was a close friend and confidant of the Roman general and statesman Scipio Aemilianus.

The earliest recorded use of the name Leliana can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was a relatively uncommon name among the nobility and upper classes in parts of Western Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Latin culture and the Roman Catholic Church.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Leliana was Leliana of Vermandois, a 12th-century French noblewoman who lived from around 1120 to 1190. She was the daughter of Hugh the Great, Count of Vermandois, and played a significant role in the political struggles of her time.

Another notable figure with the name Leliana was Leliana de Polignac, a French nun and abbess who lived in the 13th century. She served as the abbess of the Cistercian monastery of Notre-Dame de Laval in the Auvergne region of France from 1260 until her death in 1288.

In the 15th century, Leliana de Montferrat was an Italian noblewoman and the wife of Boniface III, Marquis of Montferrat. She lived from around 1430 to 1480 and played an important role in the political affairs of the Montferrat dynasty.

During the Renaissance period, Leliana Gonzaga was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She lived from around 1510 to 1570 and was a member of the powerful Gonzaga family, which ruled the Duchy of Mantua.

In more recent times, one of the most famous bearers of the name Leliana was Leliana Romanov, a Russian princess and granddaughter of Tsar Nicholas I. She lived from 1870 to 1935 and was known for her philanthropic work and support for various charitable causes.

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