Jana

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Jana means "God is gracious" or "gift from God".
Pronunciation
Jana is pronounced as "yah-nah".
YA-na(Czech, Slovak, Dutch, German)
ZHA-nə(Catalan)
Popularity
Jana is a very popular name around the world. In the United States, it was ranked the 894th most popular name for baby girls in 2020. In Germany and the Czech Republic, it has consistently been in the list of the top 100 most popular names for girls.

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Jana Name meanings & History

Jana is a variant of the name Jane, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious". Jana means "God is gracious" or "gift from God". Feminine form of Jan 1. Jana is used as a first name for girls. It is a name that can be used in both formal and informal settings, making it a versatile option for parents.

Zodiac Sign of Jana: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jana:

J: Jester,Justice,Journey,Journal,Joy,Judicial

A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Action,Ambitious,Assertive

N: Neat,Nervous,Nice,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nagging

Jana is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Jana include Czech pop singer Jana Kirschner, American fashion model Jana Julius, and Croatian singer Jana Rozic.

2.) Jana (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: God is gracious

Other Forms: Janah


3.) JANA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Feminine form of John (God is gracious). See JOHN (Male Names). Short: Jan. (JAN-AH)


4.) Jana (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Jana is derived from the name Jane, which means "God is gracious" or "gift from God".


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Description: Jana is derived from the name Jane, which means "God is gracious" or "gift from God". Jana is mostly used as a girl's name

Famous People

Jana Novotná (Czech tennis player), Jana Kirschner (Slovak singer), Jana Cova (Czech pornographic actress)

5.) Jana (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: "God is gracious" or "gift from God"


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Description: Czech, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, German, Dutch, Catalan. "God is gracious" or "gift from God". The name Jana is most commonly used in countries with Slavic or Germanic roots. It is a popular name for girls born in the Balkans, Germany, Czech Republic, and Slovenia. It is also used in other countries around the world.

Famous People

There have been several famous people with the name Jana, including Jana Novotná (Czech tennis player), Jana Kirschner (Slovak singer), and Jana Švandová (Czech actress).

6.) Jana (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew) gracious, merciful. (Slavic) a form of Jane. See also Yana.

Other Forms: Jaana, Jaanah, Janah, Janalee, Janalisa, Janya, Janyah


7.) Jana (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Jana means "God is gracious" or "gift from God".


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Description: Jana means "God is gracious" or "gift from God". Jana is used as a given name for baby girls.

Famous People

Jana Kramer (American Actress/Singer), Jana Cova (Czech Adult Actress), Jana Novotna (Czech Tennis Player), Jana Riess (American Author/Journalist)

8.) Jana (Female)

Usage: Albanian


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9.) Jana (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Jana can mean "gift from God", "grace", or "beloved".


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Description: Jana is a Slavic name that comes from the Latin name Janus, meaning "God of beginnings" or "Gatekeeper". Jana can mean "gift from God", "grace", or "beloved". Jana is used as a first name for girls.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jana include Jana Novotná, a Czech tennis player, Jana Kirschner, a Slovak singer, and Jana Pallaske, a German actress.

10.) Jana (Female)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: The name Jana is typically associated with the idea of new beginnings and fresh starts. It is also sometimes linked to concepts like change, transitions, and transformation.


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Description: Jana is a feminine given name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the Roman name "Janus," which means "gateway" or "archway". The name Jana is typically associated with the idea of new beginnings and fresh starts. It is also sometimes linked to concepts like change, transitions, and transformation. Jana is a name that can be used in many different contexts and is well-suited for a variety of different people. It is often given to girls but can also be used as a unisex name.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Jana include Jana Novotna (Czech tennis player), Jana Kramer (American actress and country singer), and Jana Defi (Czech adult model).

11.) Jana (Female)

Usage: Persian

Meanings: God is gracious, Gift from God, Yahweh is gracious


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Description: Czech, Slovak, Polish, German, Scandinavian. God is gracious, Gift from God, Yahweh is gracious. Jana is commonly used as a first name for girls.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jana include Czech former tennis player, Jana Novotna, German singer, Jana Schiedek, and American journalist, Jana Winter.

12.) Jana (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Slavic, Scandinavian) gracious

Other Forms: Janna, Janne


13.) JANA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Popular name which is a feminine form of Jan, a Czech cognate of John (God is gracious). See JOHN (Biblical Male Names). Pet: Janicka, Janinka. (YAH-NAH)


14.) Jana (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Jana has multiple meanings depending on its origin. Generally, it is considered to represent blessings or good fortune.

Scripts: The original spelling of Jana differs depending on the origin of the name. In Hebrew, it is generally spelled as יאנה, in Sanskrit as जना, in Arabic as جنا, and in Slavic, it is spelled as Яна.
Јана(Serbian)

Pronunciation: Jana is pronounced as "YAH-nah."
YA-na


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Description: Jana is derived from various origins including Hebrew, Sanskrit, Arabic, and Slavic. In Hebrew, it means "gift from God," in Sanskrit, it means "people" or "community," in Arabic, it means "paradise," and in Slavic, it means "God is gracious.". Jana has multiple meanings depending on its origin. Generally, it is considered to represent blessings or good fortune. Croatian and Serbian variant of Ana. Jana is used as a popular given name for girls.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jana include Jana Novotná, a Czech tennis player, Jana Hunter, an American musician, and Jana Beller, a German fashion model.

15.) JANA (Female)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: Feminine form of Jan, which is the Polish form of John (God is gracious). See IVAN (Male Names). Pet: Janecska, Janka, Jasia. (YAH-NAH)


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