"Alana" meaning in English

See Alana in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Feminine form of Alan (from Alan + -a). In regular use since the 20th century. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Alan|a}} Alan + -a, {{m|en|Alan|pos=from <i class="Latn mention" lang="en">Alan</i> + <i class="Latn mention" lang="en">-a</i>}} Alan (from Alan + -a) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Alana
  1. A female given name from the Celtic languages. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Alanna, Alannah, Alanah Related terms: Alaina Translations (female given name): Alana [feminine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-Alana-en-name--xe~Jbea Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -a

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