Lana
The name Lana is of Slavic origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their daughter. It is a shortened version of different names. It has been taken from the Orthodox Slavic name Svetlana which is derived from the Slavic root word ‘svet’ meaning ‘light, shining, pure, holy, blessed or luminescent’. Lana is also said to have been taken from the Germanic name Alana and the Greek name Helen, making the meaning of Lana to be ‘precious’. The name also has Gaelic origins, where the name Alanna is said to mean ‘beauty’ or ‘serenity’. In Hawaiian, the name can also mean ‘calm as still waters’. Notable public figures known to have this name are Lana Del Rey, an American singer-songwriter and model, and Lana Wood, an American actress born with the name Svetlana Gurdin.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
rock or handsome
Origin
English diminutive of Alana
Numerology
L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.
A is for able, for you surely are.
N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.
A is for activities, for you have many.
Lucky
Lana lucky number is 1.
1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.
Famous People Named Lana
- Lana Del Rey (born Elizabeth "Lizzy" Grant) American singer,songwriter
- Averil Maureen Anita "Lana" Morris English actress
- Julia Jean "Lana" Turner American actress
- Lana Michelle Moorer aka MC Lyte American rapper
- Lana Maria Parilla American actress
Lana in Pop Culture
- Lana Lang character in the Superman series
- Lana Skye character in video game 'Ace Attorney'
- Lana Arwen Lazar character in Michael Grant's Gone series
- Lana "Lana Banana" Winters character on TV's "American Horror Story: Asylum"
- Lana a character in the Princess Diaries series
