Jana
/HAH-nah/ Spanish Female
Meaning & Origin
Jana is a Spanish name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The etymology is complex and debated, with possible roots in Hebrew (related to "John" and "Jane"), Slavic languages (connected to the word for "heaven"), and Sanskrit (meaning "people, tribe").
Quick Facts
Language Spanish
Gender Female
Phonetic HAH-nah
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as HAH-nah. Keep the original Spanish phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jana
- · Jana Kramer - Actress and singer
- · Jana Pittman - Australian athlete
- · Jana Kirschner - Slovak singer
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