The baby name Gilleanna is a girl name, 4 syllables long and is pronounced "Gill-ee-AN-uh".
Gilleanna is Gaelic in Origin.
Gilleanna is a Gaelic name that means "servant of Saint Anne". The name is a combination of two Gaelic words, "gille" meaning "servant" and "Anna" meaning "grace" or "favor". Saint Anne is the mother of the Virgin Mary and is considered the patron saint of mothers and grandmothers. The name Gilleanna is not very common and is mostly used in Scotland and Ireland.
The name Gilleanna has a feminine gender and is pronounced as "gil-ee-AN-ah". The emphasis is on the second syllable. The name has a melodic and lyrical sound to it, which is typical of Gaelic names. The name is often shortened to Gilly or Anna for convenience.
The origin of the name Gilleanna can be traced back to the early medieval period in Scotland and Ireland. During this time, Gaelic names were popular and were often given to children as a way of honoring their ancestors or saints. The name Gilleanna was likely given to girls who were born into families that had a strong devotion to Saint Anne. Today, the name is still used in Scotland and Ireland, but it is not as common as it once was.