At a Glance
- 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
loo-AH-nahIPA /luˈɑːnə/
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Alana · Mahina · Kailani · Kalena · Nalani · Haunani
