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Meaning and origin
Lana is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Attractive`.


Where is it used?
The name Lana is mainly used in English and in Russian.

It is an abbreviated form of
Svetlana, used in Russian, Czech and in Bulgarian.
Alana, used in English.


See also
In Russian: Sveta
In English and in Scottish: Alan
In English: Allannah
In English: Alannis
In English: Alanis
In English: Alanna
In English: Alannah


Extra information:
From Old English. Alternative meanings (Russian) Attractive

What Lana`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Lana:
   most girs with that name are pretty :-)
   The worst thing about the name:
   people called me nicknames all my life ,but iliked the most of them
   If my name wasn`t Lana....:
   helen or marwa
   Extra information:
   ilove my name
2. The best thing about the name Lana:
   It's short and it means attractive
   The worst thing about the name:
   There isn't anything bad about it
   If my name wasn`t Lana....:
   It would be Diana
   Extra information:
   
3. The best thing about the name Lana:
   It's unique, simple, and beautiful
   The worst thing about the name:
   spelt anal backwards :/
   If my name wasn`t Lana....:
   I can't imagine any other name that would match me
   Extra information:
   it's basically an international name and has many different but nice meanings
4. The best thing about the name Lana:
   it's veeery unique, I rarely find someone around me with this name
   The worst thing about the name:
   they could call me Ana or Nana if they don't listen me much
   If my name wasn`t Lana....:
   Owh that's not cool!
   Extra information:
   I like its meaning, the wool
5. The best thing about the name Lana:
   Not many out there =]
   The worst thing about the name:
   its spelled Anal backwards. that was suuuper fun in middle school.
   If my name wasn`t Lana....:
   itd be something else not as cool.
   Extra information:
   only cool people are named lana.
6. The best thing about the name Lana:
   Its a pretty uncommon name
   The worst thing about the name:
   people thinking your name is really Alana
   If my name wasn`t Lana....:
   it would be Daisy
   Extra information:
   
7. The best thing about the name Lana:
   It is a simple, pretty name.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Sometimes when I say it, it comes out wrong. But also it means anal backwards...grrr!!
   If my name wasn`t Lana....:
   It would be Mirren or Sophie :)
   Extra information:
   It means attractive, peaceful, light or calm waters :)
8. The best thing about the name Lana:
   Having a name that is easy to remembr
   The worst thing about the name:
   Some pronounce it wrong
   If my name wasn`t Lana....:
   it would be FEMI
   Extra information:
   Lana means little rock
9. The best thing about the name Lana:
   I never ran into another Lana until I was 20 years old
   The worst thing about the name:
   Spelling Lana backwards is anal.
   If my name wasn`t Lana....:
   
   Extra information:
   
10. The best thing about the name Lana:
    Lana isn't a common name!
    The worst thing about the name:
    Getting called Larna or Lorna, it also rhymes with banana!
    If my name wasn`t Lana....:
    
    Extra information:
    Lana means attractive! :-)

More `Lana` links
Lana as abbreviation
Actors named Lana
Lana in the encyclopedia