Origin of the name Lana:
A short form of Alana which is a feminine form of Alan. The name is ultimately of uncertain meaning.
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Lana means "wool" in Spanish and is a slang term for money in Mexico.
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Lana Turner, Hollywood actress
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"Lana Lang" was a former love interest of Clark Kent in the Superman mythology.
Lana Weinberger, character in the popular "Princess Diaries" books.
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Global Popularity of the Name Lana
- #1 in Slovenia
- #77 in Germany
- #80 in Belgium
- #150 in Scotland
- #297 in Norway
- #319 in Canada (Quebec)
- #336 in Canada (Alberta)
- #432 in United States
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