Adriana
Adriana is the Italian female given name for Adriana.
Adriana is a female given name. In informal settings, you may use the name alone or use the shortened version Adri to add a friendly and affectionate tone.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- The name Adriana is the feminine form of Adriano, which refers to the ancient city of Adria in northern Italy.
- In Italian, names like Adriana often have a 'diminutive' form created by adding -ina, resulting in the extremely affectionate Adrianina.
- Because it derives from the 'Adriatic Sea', the name Adriana carries a poetic association with the water and the coast in Italian culture.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, Signora Adriana. Come sta?Good morning, Mrs. Adriana. How are you?
- Ciao Adriana, vuoi uscire stasera?Hi Adriana, do you want to go out tonight?
- Adri, ti presento i miei amici.Adri, let me introduce you to my friends.
- Si chiama Adriana.Her name is Adriana.
- Ho incontrato Adriana ieri.I met Adriana yesterday.
- Conosci Adriana?Do you know Adriana?
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are at a party.
- MartinaChi è quella ragazza?Who is that girl?
- AlessandroQuella è Adriana.That is Adriana.
- MartinaLa conosco già?Do I know her already?
- AlessandroNo, non credo di sì.No, I don't think so.
