Alana
/ah-ⱢANUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Alana is a English name meaning "Rock". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. The etymology is debated; possible origins include Irish (from "a leanbh" meaning "my child" or "beautiful fairy"), Old German (derived from "Alani"), or Hawaiian (meaning "awakening").
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic ah-ⱢANUH
IPA ɑˈɫænə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ah-ⱢANUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Alana
- · Alana Haim - Musician
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- · Alana Mayo - Film Executive
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