Alana or Alanna?
Two spellings, side by side.
Alana and Alanna are two spellings of the same sound. Alana is listed with the meaning "Beautiful, peaceful; feminine form of alan meaning harmony, stone, or noble; this name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of man, or derived from the irish gaelic word for child" and Alanna with "Beautiful. dear child; beautiful, peaceful; this name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of man, or derived from the irish gaelic word for child; feminine form of alan meaning harmony, stone, noble, or fair". Alana is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Alana | Alanna |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Beautiful, peaceful; feminine form of alan meaning harmony, stone, or noble; this name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of man, or derived from the irish gaelic word for child | Beautiful. dear child; beautiful, peaceful; this name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of man, or derived from the irish gaelic word for child; feminine form of alan meaning harmony, stone, noble, or fair |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | A-la-na | A-lan-na |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Alana and Alanna
Is Alana or Alanna more common?
Alana is more often searched and saved on this site; Alanna is also used.
Do Alana and Alanna mean the same?
Alana: "Beautiful, peaceful; feminine form of alan meaning harmony, stone, or noble; this name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of man, or derived from the irish gaelic word for child". Alanna: "Beautiful. dear child; beautiful, peaceful; this name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of man, or derived from the irish gaelic word for child; feminine form of alan meaning harmony, stone, noble, or fair".
How do you say Alana?
In parts: A-la-na. Alanna is said the same way.
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