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Spelling and pronunciation of girl name

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GentlePoet · 15/06/2024 21:26

How would you pronounce Liana / Liyana ?

The pronunciation is Lee-ya-na, the "ana" part doesn't sound like Anna

So like Lip - Yard - Number

It's Arabic, and we just wanted to know how English people would pronounce it on first glance. Also, what spelling do you like better, Liana or Liyana? Also would love to know whether or not you like it.

TIA!

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shoopshoopdedoo · 15/06/2024 21:30

I’d say it as (I think!) you’re intending it to be pronounced.

Lee-Arr-nuh

I think it’s a lovely name and works well with your other children’s names. I prefer the Liana spelling.

SliverOfSiIver · 15/06/2024 21:28

Liana, and I'd say it the same way you would.

Liyana would throw me slightly as I'd worry it was meant to be "lye-ah-nah" if I had only seen it written down.

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