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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the pattern is *an*.
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Landy m & f Malagasy
Means "silk" in Malagasy.
Landysh f Tatar
From Russian ландыш (landysh) meaning "lily of the valley (a type of plant)".
Landzani m & f Tsonga
From the Xitsonga landza meaning "follow".
Lanelle f English (American)
Combination of the popular prefix la with the name Nelle. It can be spelled Lanelle or with a capitalized third letter as LaNelle.
Lanesra f English (Modern, Rare)
Arsenal (a famous football club from London) spelled backwards.
Lanetta f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Lynetta, or, more likely, a combination of the popular prefix La- with the name Netta 1.
Lanette f English
Variant of Lanetta.
Lanfen f Chinese
From Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" combined with 芬 (fēn) meaning "fragrance, aroma, perfume"... [more]
Lanfeng m & f Chinese
From Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant", 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" or 蓝 (lán) meaning "blue, indigo" combined with 峰 (fēng) meaning "peak, summit", 锋 (fēng) meaning "point, cutting edge, vanguard, forward", 凤 (fèng) meaning "male phoenix, male fire bird" or 枫 (fēng) meaning "maple"... [more]
Lanfranca f Sicilian
Sicilian feminine form of Lanfranco.
Lâng f Chinese (Hakka)
Hakka Chinese form of Líng.
Lang f Vietnamese
Means "sweet potato" in Vietnamese.
Langavi m & f Tsonga
Means "flame" in Xitsonga.
Langelihle f & m Zulu
Means "beautiful day" in Zulu.
Langgeng m & f Javanese
From Javanese langgêng meaning "eternal, enduring, immortal".
Langiva f Medieval English (Latinized)
Latinized form of an uncertain name, probably Old English *Langgifu (composed of the elements lang "long, tall, lasting" and giefu "gift") or perhaps Old Norse Langlíf (otherwise Latinized as Langliva).
Langley f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Langley 1.
Langlíf f Old Norse
Originally an Old Norse nickname meaning "long life".
Langliva f Medieval English, Old Danish
Medieval English form of Langlíf.
Langutani m & f Tsonga
From the Xitsonga languta meaning "look".
Langwidere f Literature
From the name of Princess Langwidere, the character that appears in the Baum's third Oz book Ozma of Oz (1907). Her name is a pun of the phrase "languid air".
Lanh m & f Vietnamese (Anglicized)
Variant of Lành used outside of Vietnam.
Lanhai f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid; elegant, graceful" and 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".
Lanhua f Chinese
From Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" combined with 花 (huā) meaning "flower, blossom" or 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [more]
Lania f Kurdish
Means "Birdnest" in Kurdish.
Laniakea f & m Hawaiian, Astronomy
The name Laniakea means "immeasurable heaven" in Hawaiian, from "lani" for 'heaven' and "akea" for 'spacious' or 'immeasurable'. Laniakea is the galaxy supercluster that is home to the Milky Way, the Solar System and Earth... [more]
Lanie f English
Variant of Laney.
Laniece f English (Australian, Modern, Rare), African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements la and nees. It can be spelled Laniece or with a capitalized third letter as LaNiece.
Lanier m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Lanier.
Lanikai f Hawaiian, English (American)
means "heavenly sea"
Laniko f Georgian (Rare)
Diminutive of Lana.
Lanimele f Hawaiian
Means "heavenly song" from Hawaiian lani "heaven, sky" and mele "song".
Lanina f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix la with the name Nina 1.
Lanise f African American
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix la and the name Denise. It can be spelled LaNise or Lanise.
Lanisha f African American
Combination of the phonetic elements la, nee and sha. A known bearer is American model LaNisha Cole (1982-).
Lanitra f Malagasy
Means "sky, heaven" in Malagasy.
Laniyah f American (Modern, Rare)
Modern coinage possibly based on Lana and the -iyah suffix found in names such as Aniyah, Kamiyah, Amiyah and Makiyah, or a combination of the popular name prefix la and Niyah.
Lanje f & m Gallo
Gallo form of Ange.
Lanjing f & m Chinese
From 澜 (lán) meaning "wave, billow" and 静 (jìng) meaning "silent".
Lanmei f Chinese
From Chinese 蓝莓, 藍莓 (lánméi) meaning "blueberry" which combines 蓝, 藍 (lán) meaning "blue" with 莓 (méi) meaning "berry, strawberry", or from 兰, 蘭 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" or 岚, 嵐 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" combined with 梅 (méi) meaning "plum, apricot", 玫 (méi) meaning "rose, gemstone", or 美 (měi) meaning "beauty"... [more]
Lanna f Chinese
From the Chinese 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" and 娜 (nà) meaning "graceful, elegant, delicate".
Lannah f American
Variant of Lana.
Lannie m & f English
Either a variant of Lanny or a diminutive of Alana.
Lanora f American (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Lenora using the popular name prefix La.
Lanping f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 平 (píng) meaning "calm, even, peaceful".
Lanqiao m & f Chinese
From the Chinese 澜 (lán) meaning "overflowing, waves, ripples" or 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 乔 (qiáo) meaning "tall, lofty, proud".
Lanqing f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 庆 (qìng) meaning "celebrate, congratulate".
Lanqiong f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" and 琼 (qióng) meaning "jade, rare, precious, elegant".
Lanquan f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 泉 (quán) meaning "spring, fountain, wealth".
Lanrong f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 荣 (róng) meaning "glory, honour, prosper".
Lanrui f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" or 蓝 (lán) meaning "blue" and 蕤 (ruí) meaning "drooping leaves, delicate".
Lansheng f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 胜 (shèng) meaning "victory, excel".
Lanshinganglu f Manipuri
Means "she who brings wealth and prosperity" in Meitei.
Lanshuang f Chinese
From Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" combined with 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing". Other character combinations are possible.
Lanshuo f Chinese
From the Chinese 斓 (lán) meaning "multicoloured" or 蓝 (lán) meaning "blue" and 朔 (shuò) meaning "the first day of the lunar month" or "north" or 烁 (shuò) meaning "shine, glitter, sparkle".
Lanswith f Germanic
Derived from Old High German lant or Old Saxon land "land" combined with Old Saxon swith or Gothic swinþs "strong".
Lantana f English (Rare)
From the name of the plant.
Lantang f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 棠 (táng) meaning "wild plums".
Lantberga f Medieval, Old High German, Old Saxon, Medieval French
Old High German lant, Old Saxon land "land" + Old High German berg "mountain, hill".
Lantechild f Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Landhild. Lantechild was a daughter of Childeric I, a 5th-century Merovingian king of the Salian Franks.
Lanthom f Thai (Rare)
Means "plumeria" in Thai.
Lantilde f Medieval French, Frankish
Variant of Landhild. Lantechild was the name of a sister of the Frankish king Clovis I. This was the name of an 8th-century French saint, an abbess of Almenêches Abbey and aunt of Saint Opportuna.
Lantong f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 彤 (tóng) meaning "red, vermilion".
Lantoniaina f Malagasy
Meaning "the beautiful one."
Lantosoa m & f Malagasy
Means "good order" in Malagasy.
Lanuka f Georgian
Diminutive of Lana.
Lanuola f Samoan
Means “living color” in Tongan, from ‘lanu’ meaning “color” and ‘ola’ meaning “alive.”
Lanxi f Chinese
From the Chinese 斓 (lán) meaning "multicoloured" and 曦 (xī) meaning "sunshine, sunlight, early dawn".
Lanxia f Chinese
From the Chinese 蓝 (lán) meaning "blue" or 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" and 夏 (xià) meaning "summer".
Lanxiang f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 翔 (xiáng) meaning "circle in the air, soar, glide".
Lanxu f Chinese
From the Chinese 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" and 絮 (xù) meaning "raw silk, raw cotton".
Lanxuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 绚 (xuàn) meaning "gorgeous, variegated, adorned, brilliant".
Lanxun f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 勋 (xūn)# meaning "meritorious deeds, merits".
Lanya f English
Variant of Lana influenced by the spelling of Tanya.
Lanya f Russian, Ukrainian
Diminutive of Melaniya.
Lanyao f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade".
Lanying f Chinese
From Chinese 兰 or 蘭 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" or 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" combined with 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero"... [more]
Lanyue f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 越 (yuè) meaning "exceed, go beyond".
Lanzhao f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 照 (zhào) meaning "shine, illuminate, reflect".
Lanzhi f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Lanzhong f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 忠 (zhōng) meaning "loyalty, devotion".
Lanzhu f Chinese
From Chinese 嵐, 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" and 珠 (zhū) meaning "pearl". Other character combinations can form this name as well.... [more]
Laorañsa f Breton (Rare)
Feminine form of Laorañs.
Laquana f African American
Feminine form of Laquan.
Laquanda f African American
Combination of the phonetic elements la, quan and da, sharing a sound with names such as LaWanda and Lashonda... [more]
Laquandra f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements la, quan and dra; in other words, an elaborated form of Laquanda, blending it with a name ending in dra such as Sondra... [more]
Laquanna f African American (Rare)
Combination of the prefix -la and the name Quanna.
Laranya f Hindi, Marathi
Meaning "Grace".
Larzan f Kurdish
Meaning "to tremble, to shake" in Kurdish. This is the name of a folk dance.
LaSandra f African American
Combination of the popular prefix la with the name Sandra, possibly inspired by Cassandra.
Lasean m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name using the popular prefix La- with the given name Sean. See also LaShawn.
Lashanda f African American
Possibly a variant of Lashonda.
Lashane f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix La with Shane.
Lashannon f African American
Combination of Shannon and the popular name prefix -la.
Lashanti f African American (Modern)
Blend of the popular phonetic prefix la and the name Ashanti. It can be spelled Lashanti or with a capitalized third letter as LaShanti.
Latanne f American
Full name of American actress Tahnee Welch, born 1961, daughter of Raquel Welch. May be a variant of Latanya.
Latdawan f Thai
Means "vine, creeper" in Thai.
Lattana f & m Lao
Lao cognate of Rattana.
Lauane f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Rhyming variant of Kauane.
Lauran f English
Variant of Lauren.
Laurana f Literature
Perhaps an elaboration of Laura. Laurana is one of the main characters in the "Dragonlance" book series by Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman.
Laurane f English
Variant spelling of Lauraine, also a combination of Laura and suffix -ane.
Laureana f Spanish, Galician
Feminine form of Laureano.
Laurianna f French (Rare), French (Quebec, Rare), English (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare)
French variant of Laurianne. Outside of the francophone world (such as in English-speaking countries), this given name tends to be either a variant of Lauriana or a combination of the names Laura or Laurie with Anna.
Laurieann f English (American), English (Canadian)
This given name can be a variant spelling of Laurianne as well as be a combination of the names Laurie and Ann.... [more]
Lavanda f Croatian, Russian, Italian
Means "lavender" in Croatian, Italian and Russian.
Lavantia f English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. This was borne by the 19th-century American social reformer Lavantia Densmore Douglass (1827-1899).
Lawana f African American (Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning. It might possibly be a variant of LaWanda.
Lawanga f Pashto
Means "clove" in Pashto.
Lawanna f African American (Rare)
More common variant of Lajuana (See also LaWanda).
Laylianna f American (Modern, Rare)
A blend of the names Laylie and Anna, or a blend of the names Layla and Lianna.
Laysan f Tatar, Bashkir
Most likely derived from Arabic نيسان (naysan) meaning "April".
Lazamaniraka m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy laza meaning "fame, honour, glory" and maniraka meaning "to send".
Léana f Irish
Irish form of Helena.
Leana f Estonian
Elaboration of Lea.
Leana f English
Variant of Liana or Leanna. In some cases it might also be a feminine form of Leano.
Leana f Romanian
Diminutive of Ileana.
Leana f Sotho
It’s raining
Leanda f English (British, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Leandra or a blend of Leanna and Linda. In the case of Welsh triathlete Leanda Cave (1978-) perhaps it was formed using the Welsh suffix da "good" (compare Glenda)... [more]
Leandri f Afrikaans
Possibly a variant of Leandra.
Leandria f African American (Rare)
Possibly a Feminine form of Leandre.
Leandrina f Italian
Possibly a feminine form of Leander. This is the name of a Italian distance runner born in 1912, Leandrina Bulzacchi.
Lèane f Norman
Norman form of Léane.
Leaneira f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Leandros. In Greek mythology, she was the daughter of Amyclas and Diomede, and mother of Triphylus.
Leaner f English (American, Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Form of Lena or Leanna influenced by the Appalachian pronunciation of the name.
Leaneşa f Medieval Romanian
Derived from Romanian leneşă, the feminine form of the adjective leneş "lazy". This was likely an amuletic name.
Leanette f American (Rare)
Possibly a blend of Lea and Annette.
Leang f & m Khmer
Means "raise, rear" or "feast, entertain" in Khmer.
Leangela f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix Le- and Angela.
Leania f American (South, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Either a variant of Leonia, influenced by Leah, or an elaboration of Leana.
Leanika f Estonian (Rare)
Diminutive of Leana, occasionally used as a given name in its own right.
Leanira f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Leaneira. In Greek mythology, Leanira or Leaneira was a Spartan princess who later became an Arcadian queen. She was the daughter of King Amyclas and possibly Diomede, daughter of Lapithes... [more]
Léanne f French (Modern), French (Belgian, Rare)
Contraction of Léa and Anne 1. Folk etymology occasionally considers this name a variant of Léonne.
Leanor f English (Rare)
Truncated form of Eleanor (see also Lenore, the usual spelling).
Lediana f Albanian
Feminine form of Ledian.
Ledjana f Albanian
Feminine form of Ledjan.
Lee-An f & m Korean
Variant transcription of Korean Hangul 리안 (see Ri-An).
Leeana f English
Variant of Liana or Leanna. This name was given to 28 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Leeanna f English
Combination of Lee and Anna.
Leeanne f English
Combination of Lee and Anne 1.
Lehlani f Obscure (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Leilani, likely inspired by Kehlani.
Lehuanani f Hawaiian
Means "beautiful ʻōhiʻa (flower)," from lehua, which refers to the flower of the ʻōhiʻa tree and also the tree itself, and nani meaning "beauty, glory, splendour."
Leian m & f Chinese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Lei 2 and An 1.
Leichan f Manipuri
Means "mosaic of flowers" in Meitei.
Leighana f Obscure
Variant of Liana or Leanna. This name was given to 11 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Leighanabell f Romani, Obscure
Combination of Leigh and Anabell.
Leighanna f Obscure (Modern)
Variant of Leanna or a combination of Leigh and Anna
Leighanne f English
Variant of Leanne. Also compare Leighann.
Leighannie f Obscure
Diminutive of Leighanne.
Leighlani f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Leilani, influenced by Leigh.
Leihana f Micronesian
The name Leihana is unknown where it originated, but has been used in many islands in the Pacific Ocean, especially in Micronesia. The first recorded use of the name Leihana was for the name of Princess Leihana of an unamed island in the Pacific... [more]
Leikanglei f Manipuri
Means "desert flower" in Meitei.
Leilana f English (Rare)
Latinization of Leilani.
Leilanih f Obscure
Variant of Leilani.
Leilanny f Hawaiian
Means "heavenly flower child, child of royalty".
Leimoana f Hawaiian, Polynesian
Polynesian name, meaning "garland of the ocean".
Leinani f Hawaiian
Means "beautiful child" from Hawaiian lei "wreath" (by extension "child", carried on the shoulders like a lei) and nani "beauty". This name was popular in Hawaii from 1900-1939.
Leirangthoi f Manipuri
Means "among flowers" in Meitei.
Leishan f Chinese
From the Chinese 蕾 (lěi) meaning "unopened flower, bud" and 珊 (shān) meaning "coral" or 善 (shàn) meaning "good, virtuous, kind".
Lelana m & f Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Leland.
Lelante f Greek Mythology
Lelante was queen of the Molossians, who was transformed into a bird by the will of Zeus. She was wife to King Munichus and the mother of his children Hyperippe, Philaeus, Alcander and Megaletor.
Lëliana f Kashubian
Kashubian form of Liliana.
Leliana f Popular Culture
Possibly based on the Italian name Lelia, in turn modeling itself on the elaboration Liliana. In the award-winning video game franchise "Dragon Age," the character Leliana is a respected, and feared, spymaster who aids the protagonist(s).
Lelwani m & f Hittite Mythology
Etymology uncertain. This was the name of the Hittite deity of the underworld, who was thought to live in the dark of the earth, and whose temples were associated with mausoleums. Originally derived from a Hattian god, Lelwani later came to be viewed as a goddess, due to syncretization with several female deities.
Leman f Turkish
Derived from Arabic لمعان (lamaʿān) meaning "shine, shimmer, gleam".
Lemeana f Bosnian
Derived from Ehliman, Ehlimana - meaning believer
Lenana m & f Eastern African
Lenana was a famous Maasai Laibon (Spiritual Leader) bearing the name.
Lenmana f Hopi
Means "flute girl" in Hopi. From the Hopi lena 'flute' and mána 'girl, maiden'.
Leovanna f Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a feminine form of Leo.... [more]
Lerzan f Turkish
From Persian لرزان (larzān) meaning "trembling".
Lesana f Slovak (Modern, Rare)
Invented name based on Lesia.
Leshan f Chinese
From the Chinese 乐 (lè) meaning "be amused, glad, enjoy, happy, cheerful, music" and 珊 (shān) meaning "coral".
Leshuang f Chinese
From the Chinese 乐 (lè) meaning "be amused, happy, glad" and 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing".
Letang m & f Tswana
Means "wait" in Setswana.
Letlanang m & f Tswana
Means "unite" in Setswana.
Lévanah f French
French from of Levanah.
Levanah f Hebrew
Variant transcription of Levana 1.
Levanna f English
Variant of Levana 2.
Levante m & f Italian
Means "levant (wind); East" in Italian.
Leviana f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Levi and the suffix -ana.
Lexani f English (American, Modern, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Lexi, perhaps influenced by Alani, Leilani and other names ending in ani.
Lexanne f English
Combination of Alexis, Lexie, or other names containing the "lex" sound; and Anne 1.
Lexiana f American (Rare)
Possibly a truncated form of Alexiana.
Leyanis f Spanish (Caribbean)
Possibly an invented name with the popular suffix -is (cf. Odalis, Arielis). It is specially popular among Cubans.
Leylan f Kurdish
Means "mirage" in Kurdish.
Leylana f Obscure
Possibly an elaboration of Leyla or Leilani.
Leysan m & f Azerbaijani, Tatar (Russified), Bashkir (Russified)
Means "downpour, heavy rain" in Azerbaijani, ultimately from Arabic نيسان (naysān) meaning "April" . It is also the Russified form of its cognate Laysan... [more]
Leysana f Russian
Russian variant of Leysan.
Leyuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 乐 (lè) meaning "be amused, cheerful, enjoy, happy, joyful, music" and 园 (yuán) meaning "garden, park, orchard" or 瑗 (yuàn) meaning "jade ring".
Lhawang m & f Tibetan, Bhutanese
From Tibetan ལྷ་དབང (lha-dbang) meaning "power of the gods", derived from ལྷ (lha) meaning "god, deity" and དབང (dbang) meaning "power".
Lhianna f Obscure (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Liana, perhaps inspired by the spelling of Rhianna.
Lhiannon f Welsh
A Welsh/Celtic name used by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her novel "The Forest House" for her main character. This woman is a druid.