Luana

Etymology
American 18th/19th century coinage, a fanciful spelling of Louanna, from Lou + Anna.

Proper noun

 * 1) * 1845 Lowell Offering, Misses Curtis and Farley, Vol.4, page 250 ("Nepomiwassit" by "J.L.B"):
 * Young Eagle, with a proud heart, led Luana forth to the mossy bank of the river,
 * Young Eagle, with a proud heart, led Luana forth to the mossy bank of the river,

Etymology
Borrowed from. Made known in Hawaii by the play (1912) and film (1932) Bird of Paradise and later explained as Hawaiian.