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Lotanna

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Lotanna

Pronounced loh-TAH-nah /loʊˈtɑ.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo (Nigerian), 'remember the father; the father's name lives on'Low

In 30 seconds: Remember the father: Lotanna is Igbo. Lyrical, meaningful, and warm (said 'loh-TAH-nah').
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Origin LowIgbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo (Nigerian), 'remember the father; the father's name lives on'
U.S. rank (2025)#9388 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 48
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lotanna comes from the Igbo (Nigerian), 'remember the father; the father's name lives on' (a name affirming family continuity). A lyrical, meaningful name (said 'loh-TAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, remember-the-father at the root, and meaningful.

Did you know? Lotanna means 'remember the father; the father's name lives on' in Igbo (Nigerian) — a lyrical, meaningful name (said 'loh-TAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Lotanna — Igbo etymology

Variations

LotachukwuLotanma

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lotanna mean?

Lotanna is Igbo (Nigerian) for 'remember the father; the father's name lives on'.

How do you pronounce Lotanna?

It's said loh-TAH-nah /loʊˈtɑ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lotanna a boy or girl name?

Lotanna is a boy's name.

How popular is Lotanna?

Lotanna is a rare name in the U.S.

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