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Orana

OriginAustralian Aboriginal
Meaning"welcome"

About Orana

Orana is an word from the Wiradjuri language meaning "welcome". It has become more widely known for its use in the traditional Australian Christmas carol "Carol of the Birds", meaning it now carries strong yuletide connotations. Orana is an original addition to the list of names for Christmas babies.

Pronounced oh-RAH-nuh.

Editor's take: The name Orana is a girl's name meaning "welcome".

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