Lana

Lana is a female first name that is used as a short form in the Russian language for various names ending in "-lana". These names include primarily Alana, Swetlana, and Milana.

What does the name Lana mean?

The first name Lana is derived from Russian names that end with the element "-lana", such as Alana and Swetlana. Alana is translated into German as "the little rock" and comes from the Celtic word al, meaning "the rock". Swetlana is a variant of Svetlana, which means "the light-bringer", "the bright one", or "the shining one". It originates from the Old Slavic word svetŭ (свѣтъ) or svet (свет), meaning "bright", "shining", "white", "glossy", or "clear". Milana, on the other hand, is interpreted as "the lovely one", "the dear one", and "the charming one", derived from the Old Slavic term milŭ (милъ) or mil (мил) for "friendly", "dear", "precious", "nice", "pleasant", "kind", "loving", "gracious", "amiable", "gentle", and "mild". In Spanish and Italian, Lana means "wool"; in Kurdish, it is translated as "home of the lion". In Thai and Indian, "Lalana" stands for "girl". Other variants include Lanah and Lahna.

Where does the name Lana come from?

The origin of the name Lana is both Old Slavic and Celtic and means "the little rock". The Old Slavic origin is derived from Alana: al = the rock (Celtic) as well as from Swetlana: svetŭ (свѣтъ) or svet (свет) = bright, shining, white, glossy, clear (Old Slavic) and from Milana: milŭ or mil = friendly, dear, precious, nice, pleasant, kind, loving, gracious, amiable, gentle, mild (Old Slavic). The languages in which the name appears include German, English, Croatian, Serbian, and Slavic.

How do you pronounce Lana?

The pronunciation of Lana is soft and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "La-na" [ˈlaːna], starting with a long, open "a". This open ending gives the name a gentle sound. Lana radiates a timeless and feminine elegance – it feels both calm and present.

When is the name day of Lana?

The name days for Lana are celebrated on February 26, April 2, and November 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Lana is a very sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 172nd among the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2007 at position 82. In the last ten years, Lana has been given around 4,600 times, placing it at 152 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 133rd position. The global popularity and frequency of Lana is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

La / Lala / Lali / Lama / Lan / Lanabanana / Lanakana / Lanaklana / Lanal / Lanalein / Lanani / Lanci / Landa / Lani / Lanibanani / Lanibani / Lanica / Lanilein / Lanina / Laninchen / Lanita / Lann / Lanni / Lanoschka / Lans / Lanschi / Lanu / Lany / Lila / Lulla / Länchdn / Länchen

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