Liane

Hebrew
"my God has answered"

Liane Origin and Meaning

The name Liane is a girl's name.

Liane is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'lia' such as Julia, Amelia, or Cecilia. It may also derive from the French word 'liane,' referring to a climbing tropical vine or liana. In German usage, it developed as a variant of Juliane or Eliane. The name gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century and has maintained steady though uncommon usage since. Liane has a delicate, elegant quality with its soft sounds and French aesthetic. It appeals to parents seeking a name that's feminine and sophisticated while remaining relatively straightforward and internationally recognizable.

# 971 in the US

Liane Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Liane

  • Liane Balaban
    Canadian actress
  • Liane Moriarty
    Australian novelist

The name Liane in Pop Culture

  • Liane Marie Cartman
    mother of Eric Cartman on TV's "South Park"