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Liyana name meaning
Last Name
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in the U.S.
in 2010
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in the U.S.
in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Liyana mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Liyana
User Submitted Origins
Arabic
53%
Xhosa
33%
Zulu
5%
English
4%
Persian/Iranian
3%
Russian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from South Africa says the name Liyana is of Zulu origin and means "Liyana can be directly translated from the Zulu language as *it is raining' and rain in our culture is associated with blessings, growth and new beginnings. So it can mean that it is raining blessings".
- A submission from South Africa says the name Liyana means "It's raining blessings".
- A submission from South Africa says the name Liyana means "It's raining".
- A user from South Africa says the name Liyana is of Zulu origin and means "It is raining".
- A submission from South Africa says the name Liyana means "The name Liyana is a Nguni name (Nguni is Southern Africa nativity) for Xhosa, Swati, Zulu and Ndebele, the name means 'its raining".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Liyana is of Xhosa origin and means "Raining".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Liyana means "Softness and tenderness".
- A user from Malaysia says the name Liyana is of Arabic origin and means "Softness, tenderness".
- According to a user from India, the name Liyana is of Arabic origin and means "Soft".
- A user from Canada says the name Liyana is of Persian / Iranian origin and means "Luminous in ancient Persian language".
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Notable Persons Named Liyana
Notable Persons Named Liyana
Liyana Jasmay
Liyana Jasmay is an actress and singer. She has had major accomplishments since 1997. Liyana was given the name Liyana binti Jasmay on March 28th, 1988 in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.