alannah
|a-lan-nah|
B2
/əˈlænə/
term of endearment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alannah' originates from Irish, specifically the phrase 'a leanbh', where 'a' is a term of endearment and 'leanbh' means 'child'.
Historical Evolution
'a leanbh' transformed into the English word 'alannah' through phonetic adaptation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'child', but over time it evolved into a general term of endearment.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term of endearment, often used in Irish English, meaning 'child' or 'darling'.
Come here, alannah, and give your granny a hug.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/12 05:36