Lana
light (Svetlana), path (Gaelic), calm (Hawaiian)
Origin: Russian/Gaelic/Hawaiian
Lana is a short name of several origins. It is a short form of Svetlana in Russian, of Alana in English, and of other names ending in -lana, such as Ruslana, Milana and Aylana. It also matches the Scottish Gaelic Làna, 'path', and the Hawaiian lana, 'calm'. It spread in English-speaking countries through the American actress Lana Turner (1921 to 1995).