English · Breton

Alana

Pronounced uh-LAH-nuhShare

Meaning: Feminine form of Alan; older meaning uncertain

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Alana is a feminine form of Alan used in English and Breton. Alan’s older origin is uncertain; similar Hawaiian words do not establish a second derivation of this given name.

Nicknames

  • Lana
  • Allie

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Alana comes from English and Breton.

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