Alana
See also: alana
English
Alternative forms
- Alanna, Alannah, Alanah
Etymology
Feminine form of Alan from Alan + -a. In regular use since the 20th century.
Proper noun
Alana
- A female given name from the Celtic languages.
Related terms
- Alaina
Translations
female given name
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Hawaiian
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /aˈla.na/, [əˈlɐnə]
Etymology 1
alana (“awakening”); the modern usage is reinforced by English Alana.
Proper noun
Alana
- a female given name from Hawaiian
Etymology 2
19th century rendering of some Sinitic nickname.
Proper noun
Alana
- a surname
References
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 1 man.
- Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State: included in the top hundred first names for girls born in the State of Hawaii almost every year in 1985-2008.
Latin
Adjective
Alāna
- inflection of Alānus:
- nominative/vocative feminine singular
- nominative/accusative/vocative neuter plural
Adjective
Alānā
- ablative feminine singular of Alānus
Portuguese
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈlɐ̃.nɐ/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈlɐ.na/
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐˈlɐ.nɐ/
Proper noun
Alana f
- a female given name, equivalent to English Alana