Jana is a name with many origins and just as many meanings. Whether there's something that makes this unique combination of sounds special or it's merely pleasing to the ear, Jana has become a name heard all the world over. Read on to learn more about this name.

Meaning of the name Jana:

Persian: my dearest
Latin: moon goddess
Arabic: to earn
Hebrew: God is gracious

Origin of the name Jana:

Jana is a name that has several possible origins. In Persian, it means “my dearest”. In Latin, it is an alternate name for the moon goddess Diana. In Arabic, it means “to earn” and in Hebrew it means “God is gracious”.

Symbolism of the name Jana:

The symbolism of the name Jana varies greatly depending cultures, but the cultural connection itself is almost certainly the most important symbolic element.

Style of the name Jana:

Traditional

Gender of the name Jana:

Jana is a name that seems to be given only to female children regardless of the culture of origin.

Pronunciation of the name Jana:

JAH-NAH

Number of syllables in the name Jana:

2

Emotion evoked from the name Jana:

Jana evokes many different emotions depending on the culture from which it originates, but all the evoked emotions are positive.

Alternative spellings for the name Jana:

  • Jaana
  • Janaa
  • Janah

Nicknames for the name Jana:

  • Jan
  • Janny
  • Nana

Popularity of the name Jana:

According to the Social Security Administration, Jana last ranked on the list of the most popular baby names in the United States in 2018 as the 985th most popular name for baby girls. It ranked highest in 1961 and 1979 as the 226th most popular name for baby girls.

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Great middle names for Jana and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Jana:

  • Jana Mashonee (Native American singer)
  • Jana Malik (Pakistani actress)
  • Jana Taylor (American actress)

Janas in popular culture:

  • Jana Fisher (character from The Young and the Restless)
  • Jana (character from the cartoon Jana of the Jungle)
  • Jana (character from the TV series Containment)