Girl name
Lanny name meaning
“dark, black”
Lanny is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning “dark” or “black” through its variant Lani. Lani can be a short form of Melani or Melanie, derived from Greek melania, meaning “blackness.” The interpretation of Lanny follows this connection between the variant and those longer names.
What does Lanny mean?
Dark, black
In Indonesian: gelap, hitam
Origin and cultural usage of Lanny
Lani can be a short form of Melani or Melanie, from Greek melania, meaning “blackness.” This meaning follows that derivation.
How to pronounce Lanny
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Lanny a girl’s name?
Yes, Lanny is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 10% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Lanny ranks #879 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Lanny
Famous people named Lanny
- Lanny Tria Mayasari · b. 2002
- Lanny Isabela Dwisyahri Koroh · b. 1986
- Lanny Rani Sudjana Gultom
- Lanny Valentiny Lanasir · b. 1983
- Lanny Vionda Sambul · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Lanny
What is the meaning of Lanny?
Lanny means dark, black. Lani can be a short form of Melani or Melanie, from Greek melania, meaning “blackness.” This meaning follows that derivation.
Is Lanny a girl’s name?
Yes, Lanny is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 10% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Lanny have?
Lanny has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Lanny?
Lanny ranks #879 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Lanny?
Other spellings: Lani.
Famous people named Lanny?
Notable people named Lanny include Lanny Tria Mayasari, Lanny Isabela Dwisyahri Koroh, Lanny Rani Sudjana Gultom.
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