Definitions

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  • proper noun A female given name used in the U.S.A. since the 1970s.

Etymologies

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Hawaiian equivalent of Diana, as in the case of the author Kiana (born Diana) Davenport.

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Examples

  • She was laughing so hard when she called Kiana that she could barely speak.

    CSS: Shaping the New You Jack Canfield 2010

  • She was laughing so hard when she called Kiana that she could barely speak.

    CSS: Shaping the New You Jack Canfield 2010

  • Kiana Firouz, 27 years old, is an outspoken Iranian LGBT rights activist, filmmaker, and actress.

    Save Kiana Firouz Hal Duncan 2010

  • Kiana kneels, begins packing another snowball to roll around until it's too big to get up that stepladder.

    Snowdick Mark Reep 2011

  • The following is a quote from 31-year-old Kiana Smith who came to the medical conference from Trinidad for treatment.

    Hyleri Katzenberg: Shame on You Piggy Health Insurers! Hyleri Katzenberg 2010

  • Kiana Firouz, 27 years old, is an outspoken Iranian LGBT rights activist, filmmaker, and actress.

    Archive 2010-05-01 Hal Duncan 2010

  • Kiana pulls off a glove with her teeth, unfolds a Swiss Army Knife, saws at the Hula Hoop.

    Snowdick Mark Reep 2011

  • When I come slogging back down the street Kiana's up on the ladder shaping the snowdick's new dickhead.

    Snowdick Mark Reep 2011

  • I must often choose to hope I misinterpret nor do I skeeve Kiana out overmuch.

    Snowdick Mark Reep 2011

  • “Fucked your box up good,” Kiana says, with what seems a certain satisfaction.

    Snowdick Mark Reep 2011

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