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Name Origin

Alana is a feminine given name of Irish origin, meaning 'harmony', 'fairness', or 'beautiful'. It is derived from the Gaelic name Ailín, which has roots in the word for 'rock' or 'stone'.

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Famous People

Alana de la Garza (1976-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in 'Law & Order', 'CSI: Miami'
  • Appeared in films like 'The Accidental Husband'

Alana Blanchard (1990-)

Professional Surfer

  • Won multiple surfing titles
  • Featured in the documentary 'Breaking Dawn'

Alana Haim (1991-)

Singer-Songwriter

  • Member of the Grammy-nominated band HAIM
  • Actress in the film 'Licorice Pizza'