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Name Origin

Alanis is a feminine given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Álainn' meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely'.

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Famous People

Alanis Morissette (1974-)

Singer-Songwriter

  • Grammy Award winner for Album of the Year (Jagged Little Pill)
  • Multi-platinum selling artist
  • Advocate for mental health awareness