Yana

YAH-nuh
Slavic variation of Jana, feminine variation of John
"God is gracious"
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Yana Origin and Meaning

The name Yana is a girl's name of Slavic origin meaning "God is gracious".

A Slavic classic, as common as Jane or Joan here. If you live in an Anglophone culture and you want it pronounced with a Y sound at the beginning, use the Y spelling.

Popularity of the name Yana

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Famous People Named Yana

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The name Yana in Pop Culture

  • Professor Yana
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