At a Glance: Name: Luana – Origin: Uncertain -- possibly an American coinage blending 'Lou' and 'Anna'; other sources give no clear origin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: loo-AH-nah
Luana is an Uncertain -- possibly an American coinage blending 'Lou' and 'Anna'; other sources give no clear origin girl's name. It appears in our list of 100+ *Beautiful* Hawaiian Baby Names (with Meanings).
Meaning & Origin of Luana
Origin: Uncertain -- possibly an American coinage blending 'Lou' and 'Anna'; other sources give no clear origin.
A common claim: means 'joyful' or 'content' Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Luana means 'joyful' or 'content.' This may reflect confusion with the unrelated Hawaiian word 'luana,' meaning 'leisure' or 'enjoyment.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Luana
Phonetic: loo-AH-nah IPA: /luˈɑːnə/
Popularity of Luana
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1911–2024.
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