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Alannah

Alannah is a baby girl name of mixed origins. Most likely derived from British names Alana and Alan, Alannah directly translates to “little child.” Alannah may also be an Anglicized name from the Irish Gaelic word a leanbh, which means “O child.” These definitions may seem small, but the name Alannah has flourished in major countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States. With the name Alannah, baby can be inspired to live life in a big way.
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Meaning

Little child, O child

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Pronunciation

ah-LAN-ah

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Traits

  • Sweet
  • Gentle
  • Caring
  • Graceful

Compatibility

Alannah pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, adding a touch of elegance to the family. As a middle name, it flows seamlessly with many first names due to its soft and melodic sound. Alannah can be a great choice for families looking for a name that is both traditional and sophisticated.

Sweet Gentle Caring Graceful

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Alannah Myles

Alannah Myles

Musician

Born: December 25, 1958 · Toronto, Canada

Portrait of Alannah Currie

Alannah Currie

Musician

Born: September 20, 1957 · Auckland, New Zealand

Portrait of Alannah Hill

Alannah Hill

Fashion designer

Born: May 6, 1963 · Geelong, Australia

Portrait of Alannah MacTiernan

Alannah MacTiernan

Politician

Born: November 10, 1953 · Dublin, Ireland

Portrait of Alannah Weston

Alannah Weston

Business executive

Born: December 11, 1972 · Dublin, Ireland

Portrait of Alannah Yip

Alannah Yip

Athlete

Born: June 28, 1993 · Vancouver, Canada

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Alannah Original form
  • Alanna English variant
  • Alana Simplified form
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Hindi
  • Georgian
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • ألانا (Alana) Arabic
  • アラナ (Arana) Japanese
  • 阿拉娜 (Ālānà) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • अलाना (Alānā) Hindi
  • ალანა (Alana) Georgian
  • 알라나 (Allana) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alannah

What does Alannah mean?
Little child, O child
What is the origin of Alannah?
Alannah has British origins.
Is Alannah popular?
Alannah has been viewed 98 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Alannah?
Similar names include Olivia, Malaika, Nylah, Umoja, Olympia.
How do you pronounce Alannah?
Alannah is pronounced ah-LAN-ah.

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