Lana
A short form of Alana or Svetlana, names with different origins but sharing the same short form in English.
Meaning and origin
Lana exists as a short form of multiple longer names: Alana (of Irish or Germanic origin meaning "fair" or "bright") in English tradition, and Svetlana (from Russian meaning "serene" or "luminous") in Russian tradition.
How to pronounce Lana
| English (US) | LAH-nuh /ˈlɑnə/ |
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