Lanah
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lanah
Lanah is a variant of the Irish name Lana, meaning "little warrior" or "light," derived from the Gaelic roots "lán" (full) or "lann" (blade), though it may also be a feminine form of Alan.
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Etymology
Lanah is a variant of the Irish name Lana, meaning "little warrior" or "light," derived from the Gaelic roots "lán" (full) or "lann" (blade), though it may also be a feminine form of Alan. It is used primarily in English-speaking and Irish cultures, with no specific religious association, and has no notable historical figure or event tied to it.
Lanah currently ranks #6,454 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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