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History of the origin of the name Lana
The name Lana is so wonderful that almost every language disputes its origin. Many peoples have the word “lana” with different meanings. It is found in Latin, and in Irish, and in Gaelic, and in Old Russian, and in Italian, and even in the language of the Hawaiian Maori.
Another version is that the name Lana is simply a shortening of other names, which acquired independence over time. The British believe that Lana is a derivative of Elane, the Slavs – from names like Svetlana, Milan, Roksolana, Ilan, and Muslims and Turkic peoples – from names like Ailan.
The popularity of the name is growing in many countries. In Russia, girls also increasingly began to be called Lana as an independent name, and not Svetlana as before.
Meaning and characteristics of the name Lana
The root “lan” is found in many European and Turkic languages.
For example, among the Irish “lana” (leanbh) means “child”, “lala”. In Scottish Gaelic, “lana” (ailin) means “pebble”. In Latin, “lana” means wool, fluff. In Arabic, “lana” means “tender.” Well, in Old Russian “lan” means “valley, wide field, allotment.”
The meaning of the name and its melody give Lana’s character softness, calmness, and femininity. But this is not synonymous with softness and amorphousness. Lana is quite an energetic, bright and joyful person. Her character can be compared to a forest stream that runs calmly under the shade of trees, humming its babbling song and playing with the glare of the sun.
As a child, she was a little mischievous, but calm and obedient little girl. Loves all living things, communication and music. He dances a lot and sings during games. Growing up, he makes many friends and pets. Parents need to be ready to help their daughter save all the cats and dogs in the area.
Lana is lucky and successful in all her endeavors. The secret of success lies in her sociability, kind heart and hard work. If she thinks of something, she will do everything possible and impossible to bring it to life. This perseverance, self-confidence and efficiency help Lana achieve recognition in her field.
Most of all she likes creativity, communication with people, children and animals. Lana will easily achieve success in art, veterinary medicine, pedagogy, medicine, trade, design, event organization, journalism, and entrepreneurship.
Men adore her. They are ready to love her, carry her in their arms, admire her, be friends, work together. Lana is a spring woman: feminine, charming, cheerful, but at the same time calm and soft. Therefore, men feel very comfortable and light with her. Lana also loves male attention and company. Knows how to communicate and make friends with men; such a strong, true friendship can last a lifetime.
She will get married early. In marriage and family, as a rule, she is happy. Lana’s house is a full bowl, where there is room not only for financial well-being, but also for a bunch of kids and their friends, family friends, animals, guests, and relatives. Lana is an excellent housewife, she manages everything, but she is not shy about asking for help and demanding independence and cleanliness from her family.
She is active and inquisitive, learning something new all her life. Loves crafts and cooking. But a hobby can be abandoned or changed depending on your mood.
Name days:
In Orthodoxy there is no baptismal name Lana; name days are celebrated on the day of memory of St. Svetlana on February 26 and April 2.
Diminutive version
Lanya, Lanusyk, Lanochka, Lanusha, Lanochek, Lanyasha, Lanna, Lanok, Nana, Lala, Lanita, Laneta, La
Abbreviated
La, Lala, Nana
According to the church
Svetlana
Color
- white
- golden
Planet
- Jupiter
Element
- air
Stone talisman
amber, rock crystal, quartz
Metal
copper
Plants
dandelion, linden
Totem animal
deer