Luana
loo-AH-nuh
Luana is a girl’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “A name of Hawaiian and Portuguese origin. In Hawaiian, it means 'enjoyment, relaxation, content'. In Portuguese, it is a variant of Luana, derived from 'luna' meaning moon.”. It currently ranks #1898 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1947.
What Luana Means
“A name of Hawaiian and Portuguese origin. In Hawaiian, it means 'enjoyment, relaxation, content'. In Portuguese, it is a variant of Luana, derived from 'luna' meaning moon.”
The Story of Luana
This name carries the calm joy of Hawaiian shores and the gentle rhythm of moonlight, a serene essence for your daughter.
Luana is a name of enchanting origin, blending the Hawaiian word for 'enjoyment' and 'relaxation' with a Portuguese connection to 'luna,' meaning moon. This fusion creates a name that evokes both tropical bliss and celestial wonder. Its journey is one of beautiful cultural confluence, bringing together the spirit of island contentment and lunar mystery.
Whispering 'Luana' feels like a sigh of pure contentment. You can imagine writing this name on a delicate bracelet, the letters flowing like gentle water. It’s a name for a daughter who will embody peace and radiate a quiet, inner joy, a presence as soothing as the moonlit sea.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#164 in 1947
Total Births
4,783
First Recorded
1911
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