Kiana
Kiana is a Hawaiian female given name.
Kiana is used as a feminine first name.
Did you know?
- The name Kiana is an adaptation of the name 'Diana', which in Roman mythology refers to the goddess of the moon.
- In Hawaiian culture, names are often viewed as possessing mana, or spiritual power, which can be influenced by the name's origin.
- The substitution of k for d in Kiana occurs because the Hawaiian alphabet traditionally has no letter d.
Example conversation
Kai greets Kiana at the beach.
- KaiAloha, Kiana!Hello, Kiana!
- KianaAloha, Kai.Hello, Kai.
- KaiPehea ʻoe, Kiana?How are you, Kiana?
- KianaMaikaʻi au, mahalo.I am well, thank you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kiana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
