Lana

The name Lana is of Polynesian origins and means "to float."

- 10% this year
Feminine
Uncommon

Updated March 5, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Polynesian : To float

Girl name variations

Lan
Lanna
Lanny

How Popular Is The Name Lana

Family name origins & meanings

  • Spanish and Italian : from lana ‘wool’, probably a metonymic occupational name for a wool merchant.
  • Polish : derivative of Lan.

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