Name profile

GirlPronounced English /ˈlɑn.ə/; Russian /ˈɫa.nə/Latvian language family

Lana

Short form of Alana or Svetlana.

Quick answer

Lana is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈlɑn.ə/; Russian /ˈɫa.nə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈlɑn.ə/; Russian /ˈɫa.nə/
Language familyLatvian

Meaning and history

Short form of Alana (English) or Svetlana (Russian). In the English-speaking world it was popularized by actress Lana Turner (1921-1995), who was born Julia Jean Turner.

Notes and context

Usage: english, russian, croatian, slovene, georgian | Russian: Лана; Georgian: ლანა