Ailana: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ah-eel-ahn-ah
Origin: Hawaii
gender-female

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Created on Nov 04, 2024 · 1 min read
Meaning: Of Hawaiian origin, meaning "light bearer" or "shining."

Ailana is a unique and classy feminine name with origins in Jewish, Kazakh, and Hawaiian cultures. The name's meaning varies across cultures: in Kazakh culture, it symbolizes "moonlight" or "halo," conveying a life filled with beauty and calmness. In Hawaiian culture, with a diacritical mark, it means "loving." The name has gained modern recognition through Ailana Margaret Fraser, a Canadian mathematician who received the Krieger–Nelson Prize in 2012. Its global appeal and exotic allure make Ailana a distinctive yet meaningful choice for parents seeking a unique name for their daughters.

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