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Luana
Pronounced loo-AN-uh /lu.ˈæn.ə/Medium
Meaning: Hawaiian 'to enjoy, be content, happy'; in Italian/Portuguese use, often explained as a blend of Lou and Anna.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Luana comes from Hawaiian, where it carries the warm sense 'to enjoy, be content, be happy'. In Italian and Portuguese use it is sometimes explained instead as a blend of Lou and Anna, so it wears two stories at once. Either way, the name reads as bright and easygoing.
Its flowing vowels give Luana a relaxed, tropical sound that matches its happy meaning. The Brazilian actress Luana Piovani, born in 1976, is a familiar bearer.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Luana Piovani (1976–present)Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
Frequently Asked
What does the name Luana mean?
Luana is usually explained as a Hawaiian name meaning 'to enjoy, relax, be content or happy'; it is also used in Italian and Portuguese, where it is sometimes read as a blend of Lou and Anna. It is most often linked with Hawaiian, Italian, and Portuguese tradition.
How do you pronounce Luana?
It's commonly said loo-AN-uh /lu.ˈæn.ə/.
Is Luana a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Luana is used as a girl name.
How popular is Luana?
In 2024, Luana ranked #1898 in the U.S. for girls, with 105 births recorded.