Unisex name
Lana name meaning
“little rock; light”
Lana is a name used for boys and girls, with the meanings light and, traditionally, little rock. It is an established short form of Alana or Svetlana. Little rock is an uncertain traditional interpretation of Alana, while Svetlana derives from the Slavic element svet, meaning light.
What does Lana mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Lana
Lana is an established short form of Alana or Svetlana. Alana has the uncertain traditional reading 'little rock', while Svetlana derives from Slavic svet, 'light'.
Name combinations with Lana
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lana, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Lana: little rock; light
- Santi: peace, serenity
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
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Meaning of each word
- Lana: little rock; light
- Purbasari: earlier or ancient essence
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
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Lana Oktaviani
Meaning of each word
- Lana: little rock; light
- Oktaviani: associated with October
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Meaning of each word
- Sima: boundary, territory
- Lana: little rock; light
- Puspasari: essence or heart of a flower
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Lana Dianing
Meaning of each word
- Lana: little rock; light
- Dianing: lamp, light
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Meaning of each word
- Lana: little rock; light
- Anindya: flawless, blameless
- Jumiati: associated with Friday
How to pronounce Lana
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮔ |
Is Lana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lana is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 43% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Lana ranks #467 among unisex names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Lana
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Lana
- Lana Nitibaskara · b. 2001
- Lana Soelistianingsih · b. 1965
- Lana Faisol
- Lana Fauzy Herdian · b. 1985
- Lana Rekyanti · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Lana
What is the meaning of Lana?
Lana means little rock; light. Lana is an established short form of Alana or Svetlana. Alana has the uncertain traditional reading 'little rock', while Svetlana derives from Slavic svet, 'light'.
Is Lana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lana is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 43% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lana?
Lana is of European origin.
How many syllables does Lana have?
Lana has 2 syllables (La-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Lana?
Lana ranks #467 among unisex names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Lana?
Some ideas: Lana Santi Paramita; Lana Purbasari Swara; Lana Oktaviani.
Famous people named Lana?
Notable people named Lana include Lana Nitibaskara, Lana Soelistianingsih, Lana Faisol.
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