Uliana

Uliana is a Slavic girl’s name meaning ‘youthful’. It is derived from the Latin name ‘Juliana’, the feminine of Julianus, from the Roman family name Julius, often interpreted as youthful. The name is commonly used in Slavic cultures, especially in Russia and Ukraine, where it is also spelled Ulyana. Ulyana Lopatkina, a prima ballerina of the Mariinsky Ballet, is a well-known bearer. A common short form is Ulya.