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Christian Name · Greek/Spanish Origin
Iliana Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Iliana
girl
Iliana means "Bright; Shining; Trojan", a girl's name of Greek/Spanish origin. The name Iliana does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Iliana shines among the crooked — lights in the world, candle on the candlestick, brightness that refuses to hide.
Is Iliana in the Bible?
No — the name Iliana does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Bright; Shining; Trojan", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Iliana.
Pronunciation:/il-ee-AH-nuh/
OriginGreek/Spanish
MeaningBright; Shining; Trojan
What does Iliana mean?
Iliana is a girl name of Greek/Spanish origin meaning "Bright; Shining; Trojan". Iliana is brightness — the shining witness. 'Among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Holding forth the word of life.' Iliana is the lamp set on a hill, refusing to be hidden under a bushel.
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What does Iliana mean in the Bible?
Iliana means "Bright; Shining; Trojan" and is a name of Greek/Spanish origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Iliana is brightness — the shining witness. 'Among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Holding forth the word of life.' Iliana is the lamp set on a hill, refusing to be hidden under a bushel.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Iliana?
Iliana is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Bright; Shining; Trojan" — not because Scripture names anyone Iliana.
"Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house."
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Which books of the Bible mention Iliana?
Iliana is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Iliana?
Iliana shines among the crooked — lights in the world, candle on the candlestick, brightness that refuses to hide.
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μάρτυς (martus) • One who testifies to what they have seen, heard, or experienced — even at the cost of their life.
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Iliana name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Iliana does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Bright; Shining; Trojan", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Iliana.
Iliana means "Bright; Shining; Trojan." It is a Greek/Spanish name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Bright; Shining; Trojan" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek/Spanish. Iliana comes into English from Greek/Spanish and carries the sense "Bright; Shining; Trojan." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Iliana
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Iliana?
You can read every verse where Iliana appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.