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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Lana is: Abbreviation of Alana. Fair; good-looking.

Gaelic Baby Names Meaning:

In Gaelic Baby Names the meaning of the name Lana is: This name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of Man, or derived from the Irish Gaelic word for 'child'.

Greek Baby Names Meaning:

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Lana is: Light.

Hawaiian Baby Names Meaning:

In Hawaiian Baby Names the meaning of the name Lana is: Afloat; calm as still waters.

Irish Baby Names Meaning:

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Lana is: A : Child. Famous Bearer: American actress Lana Turner.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Lana is: Light.

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