Probably from
Aeliana, the feminine form of the Roman name
Aelianus, which was derived from the Roman family name
AELIUS. This was the name of an early saint and martyr.
| AELIUS male Ancient RomanRoman family name which was possibly derived from the Greek word ‘ηλιος (helios) meaning "sun". This was the family name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. |