Alana

See also: alana

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Feminine form of Alan from Alan + -a. In regular use since the 20th century.

Proper noun

Alana

  1. A female given name from the Celtic languages.

Translations

Hawaiian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aˈla.na/, [əˈlɐnə]

Etymology 1

alana (awakening); the modern usage is reinforced by English Alana.

Proper noun

Alana

  1. a female given name from Hawaiian

Etymology 2

19th century rendering of some Sinitic nickname.

Proper noun

Alana

  1. a surname

References

Latin

Adjective

Alāna

  1. inflection of Alānus:
    1. nominative/vocative feminine singular
    2. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter plural

Adjective

Alānā

  1. ablative feminine singular of Alānus

Portuguese

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈlɐ̃.nɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈlɐ.na/

Proper noun

Alana f

  1. a female given name, equivalent to English Alana
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