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Luana is an "old" Germanic name (not found much if at all in the present day German-speaking countries or the Netherlands). It can also be a word in Hawai'ian (meaning "to be at leisure with one's surroundings") or even a contraction of the names Lou and Anna. The Dutch Royal family recently used the obscure name themselves when Prince Johan-Friso and his wife Mabel bestowed it upon their daughter Emma Luana Sophie Ninette whom they call Luana. It also helps that I speak German and am familiar with names that are etymologically German (and some Flemish and Dutch names). I've been studying them for years and am well-versed in their origins. Before I post anything on this board, I do my research. I try hard not to look like a moron, but there are times which I admit I could be wrong about meanings and origins.

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I've noticed that while this site is an excellent resource for names (amid other sites who seem like they pull meanings and origins out of a hat), I've found that there are some names that have additional meanings or origins such as Luana and Anina (which can be a German pet form of Anne/Anna as well as a Hebrew name meaning "answer my prayer"). Just because this site doesn't list those other name's meanings and/or origins doesn't mean that I'm off the wall wrong. I think before people are tactless and rude, they should do a bit of research to see if there's a possibility that I may be *right*. If I'm wrong, then I accept correction.

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