Alanna

What does the name Alanna or Alana mean?

What does the name Alanna mean?

Alanna, Alanah or Alannah has disputed origins. Alanna, Alanah or Alannah has disputed origins. It means harmony, This name can be either derived from the German word for "precious" or in the Irish language term "a leanbh" or child. It is a feminine form of Alan. Alana is a typically female name. The name is Celtic and a female form of Alan. In Ireland, it means peace and attractiveness. Alana is a female name in Latin that means darling. 

What does the name Alanna mean?

Alanna means harmony, This name can be either derived from the German word for "precious" or in the Irish language term "a leanbh" or child. It is a feminine form of Alan. Alana is a typically female name.

  • Origin: Celtic
  • Quick Meaning: Fair
  • Number of letters: 6, Those 6 letters total to 16
  • Gender: Girl
  • Irish: Female Beautiful. Dear child.
  • Gaelic: Female This name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of Man, or derived from the Irish Gaelic word for 'child'.
  • Celtic: Female Feminine form of Alan meaning harmony, stone, noble, or fair.

What does the name variation Alana mean?

Alana is the same name but spelled with one n rather than double "n." In 2021 Alana was in the top 200 baby names, and the name is a variation of Alana or Elana. Elan means an oak tree. If you are making an important decision to choose a baby name and you are thinking of Alana then congratulations. If you are expecting a baby and thinking about the upcoming thought of naming your child then I am here to help you. Names are funny things to decide they are very personal choices. 

What are the positive traits of Alanna?

  • Love investigation work
  • Hard worker
  • Understanding
  • Careful
  • Willing to try new things
  • Adapting to different situations

What are the negative traits of Alanna?

  • Enjoys your own company
  • Can be self-contained

By Flo Saul
Sep 20, 2012