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Alana

The feminine form of Alan, sharing the same uncertain origin relating to "little rock" or the Alans.

Meaning and origin

Alana is the feminine counterpart to Alan, carrying the same ambiguous etymology.

How to pronounce Alana

English (US)uh-LAH-nuh /əˈlɑnə/

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