Alannah
Gender
feminine
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Meaning & Etymology
The name Alannah is a variant of Alana, influenced by the affectionate Anglo-Irish term 'alannah', derived from the Irish Gaelic phrase 'a leanbh', meaning 'O child'. The name Alana itself has roots in Gaelic or Celtic languages, where it can mean 'rock' (al), 'noble' (ail), 'beautiful' (àlainn), or 'child' (leanbh). In Welsh, it can also signify 'melody' or 'harmony' (alawn). Additionally, in Hawaiian, Alana is a unisex name meaning 'awakening'. It is sometimes considered a variation of Helena,...
Etymology
Original Form:
Alana
Evolution:
The name evolved from Alana to Alannah under the influence of the Anglo-Irish affectionate term 'alannah', which itself comes from the Irish Gaelic 'a leanbh'.
Source:
Gaelic, Celtic, Welsh, Hawaiian, Greek