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Alana

/uh-LAH-nuh/

girl
American
Common
medium

Meaning

Beautiful; darling

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 3
  • Popularity: Common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Alana is a name with multiple origins. In Irish it is derived from the word 'ailin' meaning 'child' or 'darling', while in Hawaiian it means 'beautiful offering' or 'fair one'.

Vibes

American
English
girl

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