Yulianna is a Russian variant form of Juliana, itself derived from the Latin feminine name Iuliana, meaning 'belonging to the Julian family'. The name gained popularity in Eastern Europe through the veneration of various saints named Juliana, including the 4th-century martyr from Nicomedia and the 14th-century mystic Julian of Norwich.Notable BearersIn contemporary culture, the name Yulianna is associated with American singer-songwriter Yulianna (born Julie King in 1982 in Almaty, Kazakhstan). Known for blending classical training with pop music, she coined the term 'popra' to describe her operatic pop style.Variant FormsVariants include Uliana, Ulyana, and Yuliana in Russian and other Slavic languages. Related Eastern European forms include Ukrainian Ulyana and Yuliana, Bulgarian Yuliyana, Slovenian Julijana, and Romanian Iuliana. Its masculine form is Yulian.Meaning: Variant of Juliana, referring to the Roman gens Iulia.Origin: RussianType: First nameUsage regions: Russia, Eastern Europe