Biljana

Biljana is a female first name that is common in both North Macedonia and Serbo-Croatian regions. Its meaning can be directly translated as 'the flower' or 'the plant'.

What does the name Biljana mean?

The name Biljana has its roots in the Old Slavic term bȋlje or bílje (биље), which means 'herb', 'plant', and 'flower'. It is primarily used as a female first name and is common in both North Macedonia and Serbo-Croatian countries.

Where does the name Biljana come from?

Biljana is an Old Slavic first name meaning 'the flower'. The etymology comes from bȋlje or bílje (биље), meaning 'herb', 'plant', or 'flower'. This name can be found in several Slavic languages, including Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, and Serbo-Croatian.

How do you pronounce Biljana?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Biljana are soft and melodic. It is usually pronounced as 'Bil-ja-na' [ˈbɪljana], with the first syllable being clear and short. The combination '-lj' provides a harmonious transition, while the suffix '-na' gently fades away. Overall, the name conveys a rounded and smooth impression.

Popularity

In Germany, Biljana is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most popular female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1972 when it reached 111th place. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,046th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,602nd. In other countries, the following distribution is observed: In Austria, Biljana ranks 1,838th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bibi / Bila / Bile / Bilja / Biljanchen / Biljce / Bilji / Billi / Billie / Billy

Famous people

• Biljana Bradic (Serbian footballer)
• Biljana Cokovic (Polish swimmer)
• Biljana Dekic (Yugoslav chess player)
• Biljana Djurdjevic (artist)
• Biljana Filipovic (Serbian handball player)
• Biljana Garvanlieva (director and author)
• Biljana Jevtic (singer)
• Biljana Krstic (singer from Serbia)
• Biljana Pavicevic (Montenegrin basketball player)
• Biljana Pavicevic (handball player from Montenegro)
• Biljana Pawlowa-Dimitrova (Bulgarian tennis player)
• Biljana Petrovic (Yugoslav high jumper)
• Biljana Srbljanovic (writer and playwright)
• Biljana Stankovic (basketball player from Serbia)