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How to Pronounce Svetlana

Svetlana / sveht-ⱢAHNUH /

The name Svetlana is a Female name of Greek origin meaning "Light". It is pronounced sveht-ⱢAHNUH.

Greek Female

Svetlana is a Greek name meaning "Light". Slavic origin, derived from the root *světъ (svyet) meaning "light."

Language Greek
Gender Female
Phonetic sveht-ⱢAHNUH
IPA ˌsvɛtˈɫɑnə

Say it as sveht-ⱢAHNUH. Keep the original Greek phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Svetlana?
Svetlana is pronounced sveht-ⱢAHNUH.
What is the correct pronunciation of Svetlana?
The correct pronunciation of Svetlana is sveht-ⱢAHNUH (IPA: ˌsvɛtˈɫɑnə).
Is Svetlana a Greek name?
Yes, Svetlana is a Greek name meaning "Light".

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