Lana
/lahːnuh/ Slavic Female
Meaning & Origin
Lana is a Slavic name meaning "Rock". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The etymology is varied. It's commonly linked to the Slavic name Svetlana (светлана), derived from 'svet' (свет), meaning 'light'. It also has connections to the Latin word 'lana', meaning 'wool'.
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Female
Phonetic lahːnuh
IPA lɑːnə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as lahːnuh. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Lana
- · Lana Del Rey - Singer-Songwriter
- · Lana Wood - Actress
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