Lanah
Fact sheet
- Name
- Lanah
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Lanah is a variant of the name Lana, which is often considered a short form of Alana, Swetlana, and Milana. Its translation is 'the little rock', 'the shining one', or 'the lovely one'.
What does the name Lanah mean?
Lanah is a form of the girl's name Lana, which is considered a short form of the names Alana, Swetlana, and Milana. The name is translated as 'the little rock', 'the shining one', or 'the lovely one'. Its origins are in the Celtic word 'al' meaning 'the rock' as well as in the Old Slavic terms světŭ (свѣтъ) and svet (свет), which mean 'bright', 'shining', 'white', 'glossy', 'clear', and milŭ (милъ) and mil (мил), meaning 'friendly', 'dear', 'nice', 'pleasant', 'kind', 'loving', 'gracious', 'amiable', 'gentle', or 'mild'.
Where does the name Lanah come from?
The origin of the name Lanah is Old Slavic and Celtic, with the meaning 'the little rock' being prominent. The name is derived from the words: Alana (Celtic) with 'al' = the rock, Swetlana (Old Slavic) with světŭ (свѣтъ) or svet (свет) = bright, shining, white, glossy, clear, and Milana (Old Slavic) with milŭ or mil = friendly, dear, nice, pleasant, kind, loving, gracious, amiable, gentle, mild. The name is also found in the English language.
How do you pronounce Lanah?
The pronunciation of Lanah is two syllables and comes across soft and open. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'La-nah' [ˈlaːna], starting with a long, melodious 'La' that conveys spaciousness. The final 'h' often remains silent in German pronunciation, gently extending the vowel. The open ending creates a harmonious, rounded sound. Lanah thus appears soft, modern, and feminine – clear in expression and gentle in conclusion.
When is the name day of Lanah?
The name day for Lanah is celebrated on February 26, April 2, and November 2.
Popularity
In Germany, Lanah is among the well-known first names. The name currently ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 1,117th. Over the last ten years, Lanah has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,185th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,136th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lani
Famous people
- Lanah Evers (Dutch bodybuilder)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lanah
What is the origin of the name Lanah?
Lanah has both Old Slavic and Celtic roots. The Celtic derivation goes back to the name Alana, while the Old Slavic form can be found in names like Swetlana and Milana.
What does the name Lanah mean?
The name Lanah is often translated as 'the little rock', 'the shining one', or 'the lovely one'. The meanings derive from the Celtic and Old Slavic words for 'rock', 'bright', 'friendly', and 'loving'.
How popular is the name Lanah?
The popularity of the name Lanah varies by region but has gained attention in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries.