What is the origin of the name Gillianna?

Gillianna is a name of Irish and English origin. It is often classified as a other, short & sweet name.

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Q: What does the name Gillianna mean?

Gillianna means "A variant of Gillian/Gillian with an added -a, from the Latinized form of Julian and often linked to the Gaelic/English feminine name tradition.".

A variant of Gillian/Gillian with an added -a, from the Latinized form of Julian and often linked to the Gaelic/English feminine name tradition.

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