English word origin

Etymology of -iana

From Latin -āna (neuter plural of -ānus) by analogy with formations ending in -ian (Canadian → Canadiana, Edwardian → Edwardiana). By surface analysis, -ia + -ana.

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Source etymology 1

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suffix

Alternative form of -ana.

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From Latin -āna (neuter plural of -ānus) by analogy with formations ending in -ian (Canadian → Canadiana, Edwardian → Edwardiana). By surface analysis, -ia + -ana.

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Derivation mention-ānala

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

suffix

Used in forming female given names.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From -ia + -ana.

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