Belana

The name Belana has its roots in Celtic mythology and refers to the goddess of light.

What does the name Belana mean?

Belana also originates from Celtic mythology and is interpreted as 'the Mother of Light'. This is composed of the Celtic elements bel, meaning 'the light', and ana, meaning 'the mother'. An alternative spelling is Belanna.

Where does the name Belana come from?

Belana is a feminine first name of Celtic origin that carries the meaning 'Mother of Light'. The components of the word come from Celtic: bel stands for 'the light' and ana for 'the mother'. The name is used in various languages such as English, Gaelic, and Irish.

How do you pronounce Belana?

The pronunciation of Belana: The name is three syllables and has a gentle, flowing structure. In the German language, it is primarily pronounced as 'Be-la-na' [beˈlaːna], starting with a soft 'E' sound. The emphasis is on the middle syllable, creating a harmonious rhythm. The open 'A' sounds at the end of the name give it a sense of breadth and warmth. This makes Belana sound melodic and friendly – rounded, balanced, and sonorous.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Belana enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 1,048th. In the last ten years, Belana has been chosen as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,161st in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,019th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ana / Be / Bea / Bebe / Bel / Bela / Belani / Beli / Bella / Belle / Belly / Belonsky / Bibi / Bille / Ela / Lala / Lana / Lanchen / Lani / Lanna / Nana

Famous people

• Belana (German table potato (waxy))
• B'elanna Torres (character in the series 'Star Trek: Voyager')