Light, radiance
Pronunciation: LOO-ah-nah
Quick Answer
A concise answer for featured snippets and voice search.
Luana is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Light". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: LOO-ah-nah. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
Λουάνα
η luaña ειναι το φως
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
LOO-ah-nah
IPA
/luˈɑːnə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
11
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amber
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Luana, the legendary heroine of the Galician epic poem 'Os Servos de Fe' (The Faithful Servants), is believed to have lived during the 13th or 14th century. She is a Christian princess who disguises herself as a man to save her people from invading Moors and later falls in love with her protector, Alvaro de Portugal.
13th or 14th century
Saint Luana, also known as Luna, is a 5th-century Roman martyr whose life is shrouded in legend. According to one tradition, she was a noblewoman who renounced her wealth and dedicated herself to Christ. Another tradition tells that she was a young woman who was martyred with her mother and five brothers during the Diocletian Persecution.
5th century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Luana
glow of the sun or moon
לואנה
אור השמש או נועם
Λουάνα
η luaña ειναι το φως
Luana
lumen solis vel lunae
Explore names with the same sound, spelling, or origin.
Continue from this name to matching religion, origin, letter and gender pages.
Names to explore next on NameVerse.
Use NameVerse collections to compare meanings, origins and lucky numbers.
More expert NameVerse guides to help you compare meanings, origins and naming decisions.
Explore rare Christian names that carry profound spiritual significance and timeless beauty. From forgotten biblical names to lesser-known saint names, find distinctive options for your baby.