Styliani

Styliani is a Greek feminine name derived from the name Stylianos, which traces back to the Greek word stylos, meaning pillar or column. The name carries connotations of strength and steadfastness, as a pillar symbolizes support and stability. Saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia, a fifth-century ascetic monk venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, is the principal historical bearer and the source of the name's enduring use in Greek Christian tradition. The masculine form Stylianos and the shortened familiar form Stella or Stylia are commonly associated variants within Greek-speaking communities.