Meanings
proper noun
- A female given name from the Celtic languages.
Origin
A feminine form of Alan best known for the Canadian singer Alanis Morissette whose father was named Alan.
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Cite this entry
APA
Alanis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alanis
MLA
“Alanis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alanis. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Alanis,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alanis.
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