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English
Etymology
Feminine form of Alan (from Alan + -a). In regular use since the 20th century.
Proper noun
Alana
- A female given name from the Celtic languages.
Translations
Hawaiian
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
alana (“awakening”); the modern usage is reinforced by English Alana.
Proper noun
Alana
- a female given name from Hawaiian
Etymology 2
19th century rendering of some Sinitic nickname.
Proper noun
Alana
- a surname
References
Latin
Adjective
Alāna
- inflection of Alānus:
- nominative/vocative feminine singular
- nominative/accusative/vocative neuter plural
Adjective
Alānā
- ablative feminine singular of Alānus
Portuguese
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Alana f
- a female given name, equivalent to English Alana
Welsh
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Alana f
- a female given name, masculine equivalent Alan
Mutation
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
Heini Gruffudd (2010) Enwau Cymraeg i Blant / Welsh Names for Children, Y Lolfa, →ISBN, page 12