Lanna as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lanna

What is the meaning of the name Lanna ?

The baby name Lanna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAN-uh (common) — IPA: /ˈlænə/ or /ˈlɑːnə/.

Lanna is Arabic, English, Hawaiian, Thai in Origin.

Lanna is a modern feminine given name, most often treated as a variant of Lana or Alanna. Through Lana it connects to Slavic Svetlana (from svet, “light, bright”), while via Alanna/Alannah it echoes the Irish phrase a leanbh, “O child, darling.” Some bearers also view it as a respelling linked to Hebrew Ilana (“tree”), and in Thai contexts Lanna evokes the historic Lan Na kingdom, literally “a million rice fields,” symbolizing abundance.

Documented in English-speaking use from the mid-20th century, Lanna likely gained visibility alongside the fame of Lana Turner, yet it has remained uncommon and contemporary in feel. Variants and cognates include Lana, Lannah, Lanah; longer forms Alanna/Alannah and Ilana; and related Slavic Svetlana. Short forms and nicknames include Lan and Lani. With its layered pathways - light, beloved child, tree, or fertile fields - Lanna offers a compact name with cross-cultural resonance.