What is the origin of the name Luana?

Luana is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Luana?

Luana is currently ranked #1898 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Luana?

Luana is pronounced loo-AH-nuh.

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GirlHawaiian

Luana

loo-AH-nuh

Popularity

#1898

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

4,783

Peak Year

#164 in 1947

First Recorded

1911

Style

Soft & Gentle, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It 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.

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Lu Ana Lulu

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Lu Ana Lulu

Similar Names

Leilani Keilani Alana Moana

Personality Traits

PeacefulJoyfulBeautifulKind

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Meaning

Meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child of heaven,' Leilani is derived from the Hawaiian words 'lei' (flowers, garland) and 'lani' (heaven, sky, royal).

Nature-Inspired·Soft & Gentle·Moderate spelling

Rank #66

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