Qiana
[kiˈɑːnə]Meaning
English, from the word for a silk-like material introduced by DuPont in 1968
Background Story
Qiana is an English given name taken from the word for a silk-like material introduced by DuPont in 1968, which became popular in the fashions of the 1970s. The word itself began as a DuPont trademark registered in 1968, and the trademark was not maintained and expired in 1992. Related forms of the name include Kiana, Quiana and Quianna.
Variations
kiana, qianna
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