Light, lantern
Pronunciation: LAH-nah
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Lanah is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Light". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: LAH-nah. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Λάνα
δύναμη, δύναμις
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
LAH-nah
IPA
/lɑːnɑː/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The Syrian princess Lanah, daughter of King Antiochus III the Great (223-187 BC), was married to the Seleucid king Seleucus IV Philopator (181-175 BC). This marriage was intended to strengthen the political alliance between the Seleucid and Antiochus III's kingdoms. However, Lanah's father betrayed Seleucus IV and attacked Syria, causing the king to flee. Lanah was left behind and was taken as a captive back to Antiochia.
223-175 BC
Lanah, a woman mentioned in the New Testament (Matthew 15:21-28), was a Canaanite woman from Tyre and Sidon who repeatedly begged Jesus to heal her daughter who was suffering from a demon-possessed illness. Despite being initially dismissed by Jesus, Lanah persisted in her pleas and was eventually granted her request.
1st century AD
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Lanah
meaning of Lanah, a Hebrew name, denotes strength, power, might, and energy
לָנָה
לָנָה
Λάνα
δύναμη, δύναμις
Lanah
fortitudo, potestas, virtus
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