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Luana

Pronounced loo-AH-nahShare

Meaning: Literary and film name; origin uncertain

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

Luana spread through the play and film Bird of Paradise and later use in several languages. A Hawaiian setting alone does not establish a native Hawaiian etymology.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

  • Modern
  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Luana comes from English, Italian, and Portuguese.

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