Jana name meaning

Gender: Girl

Usage: Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Arabic, English, Hindi, German, Czech, African, Slavic, Faroese, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya and Telugu

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Jana

YAH-nahorJAN-ah

Meaning: Man, People, Healthy Child, Yesterday, Harvest, God's Gift, The Lord is Gracious, God is Merciful, Paradise Garden, Born Bravery and Derived from Jananam - Birth

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What does Jana mean?

Origin of Trendy Jana is in Hebrew and Arabic languages is a unisex name mainly used in Bengali, Kannada, Hindi, English, Czech, Finnish, African, Tamil, Slavic, Norwegian, Icelandic, Sanskrit, German, Swedish, Marathi, Danish, Telugu, Gujarati, Arabic, Oriya, Malayalam and Faroese, meaning of Jana is "Man, People, Healthy Child, Yesterday, Harvest, Gift from God, Yahweh is Gracious, God is Merciful, Paradise Garden, Born Bravery or Derived from Jananam - Birth".

Jana is abridged form of Juliana. Juliana is version of long standing and acclaimed Julia. Juliana is feminine variation of Julian and Julius. Also Juliana is feminine variant of Julianus. Juliana is Latin equivalent of Gölin.

Meaning of Juliana is Illustrious Roman Family, Jove's Child and Youthful has its origin in Latin.. Jana is feminine version of Jan. Jan is version of biblical, conifer and outstanding Jean.

Jan is abridged form of Janacek. Jan is Dutch, Swedish and Czech equivalent of Johannes. Also Jan is German, Dutch and Frisian equivalent of Jahan [11]. Jan is also form of Names Ending with -Ian in German, Dutch and Frisian languages.

Jan is also form of Johannes [11] in Slavic language. Widely Accepted Jan's origin is Czech and Hebrew, meaning of Jan is "Life, Sing and Supplanter". Also Jana is form of Jane in Slavic, Czech and English languages.

Also Jana is Slavic, Czech and German form of Janna. Also Jana is Latvian form of Jean.

How do I pronounce Jana?

One syllabled Jana is most commonly pronounced as YAH-nahorJAN-ah with emphasis on first YAH syllable. It can also be pronounced as j(a)-na.

Variants of Jana

Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Janaa, Janeta, Jani, Jan, Janalee, Johanna, Jane, Janna, Jean, Jeanne, Hansi, Jona, Joan, Asia, Jennie, Hanna, Janel, Maryjane, Janelee, Johana, Janay, Janne, John, Johannes, Gean, Ioan, Ionel, Johnna, Jennine, Donajean, Jean-Claude

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How popular is the name Jana?

Jana was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1921 around 44747 babies have been given the moniker. When at the peak of its usage in 1961, the moniker grabbed the 226th spot and 1458 baby girls were given the name.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 103 years. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 500 baby names 42 times Also, Jana is a popular in Spain where over 5947 new-borns have been given the name since 2004.

At its zenith in 2007, it ranked 65th when 769 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 12 times

Jana is common in France where over 2875 new-borns have been given the name since 1973.

Currently peaked at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 137th spot and 448 baby girls were given the name. Also, A common name in Switzerland with over 4051 new-borns have been given the name since 1998.

At the peak of its usage in 2004, the moniker grabbed the 12nd spot and 246 baby girls were given the name. Also, A common name in Belgium having over 4566 recievers in 23 years of usage.

Recently the name is rising, in 1998, it ranked 14th when 378 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Jana is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 657 on girl names chart when 61 babies were named Jana. Over 770 babies in England and Wales have been named Jana.

The name is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 300 names. Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 271 on girl names chart when 49 babies were named Jana.

There are over 159 babies that have been given the name Jana in Netherlands.

However things change on global perspective, Jana is extremely popular in Czech Republic where every 1 in 40 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Germany, Slovakia, India, Indonesia, Egypt, Canada and Nepal. At least, 630000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			983	267
2017			907	292
2016			917	299
2015			1004	265
2014			1106	229

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Jana in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	9	747	487
	0	0	0	700

What numbers say about Jana?

People always look for comfort in your world. Having this letter as your capstone reveals your self-consumption and self-absorption. Nothing can change your mind about something if you truly believe you are the one that's right. What fulfills your soul is your professional success. You are the most important person in your life and to you, no one else matters. You are influential and use your influence to do great things.

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Essam - Odd unisex name Essam is predominantly used in Arabic, Hindi and Arabic and of Arabic origin, Essam means "Safeguard"
Mira - Origin of Cherished and Conifer Mira is in Latin, Hebrew and Old Slavic, meaning of Mira is "Desire, Protection or Wonderful", largely used in Kannada, Assamese and Slavic is used as a gender-neutral name . In 2018, famous name Mira managed to bag 465th position on list of baby girl names in United States
Ahaan - Substantially used in Oriya, Marathi and Telugu recent and far-out, Ahaan is used as a boy name, meaning of Ahaan is "One who is of the Nature of Time Itself, Morning Glory or Dawn"
Damian - Used majorly in Norwegian and Russian noteworthy, Damian means "Conqueror, The Element Daman Meaning to Tame to Subdue to Kill or Fertility". Its origin is in Old Greek is aimed at both boys and girls

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Famous people named Jana

Jana Sterbak, Canadian artist best
Jana Tichá, Czech astronomer and discoverer of minor planets

Jana Salat, Canadian water polo player
Jana Černá, daughter of the journalist Milena Jesenská and Jaromír Krejcar
Jana Bennett, OBE is President and General Manager of History and H2 at A+E Networks
Jana Bellin, British, formerly Czechoslovak chess player
Jana Toepel, former field hockey midfielder
Jana Schneider, American actress and photojournalist
Jana Krishnamurthi, Indian political leader
Jana Vápeníková, former Czech biathlete
Jana Lauren, retired German discus thrower
Jana Šaldová, Czech cross country skier
Jana Bode, German luger
Jana Kuťková, former Czechoslovak/Slovak handball player
Jana Carpenter, American actress
Jana Novotná, professional tennis player from the Czech Republic

Jana Wendt, Australian Gold Logie award-winning television journalist
Jana Hybášková, Czech and European politician and diplomat
Jana Bobošíková, Czech politician
Jana Hunter, Baltimore-based songwriter and musician
Jana Bieger, American former gymnast of German descent
Jana Pallaske, German actress and singer for the rock band
Jana Mashonee, American singer, songwriter, actress
Jana Pittman, Australian athlete
Jana Marie Hupp, American actress
Jana Henke, former freestyle swimmer from Germany,
Jana Komrsková, artistic gymnast from the Czech Republic
Jana Khokhlova, Russian former competitive ice dancer
Jana Kirschner, Slovak singer
Jana McCall, American singer-songwriter and visual artist

Jana Kandarr, German former professional tennis player
Jana Thompson, American actress
Jana Szabela in The Creeping as Actress
Janaya Pender in The Matrix as Actress
Jana Edelbaum in Great Expectations as Producer
Jana Andresíková in movie Krehk� vztahy as Actress
In 1976 action and crime flick, Black Heat, Jana Bellan portrayed Terry.
In 2006 comedy, drama film, Kráska v nesnázích, Jana Brejchová portrayed Zdena.
In 1980 crime and drama movie, Temné slunce, Jana Brezková characterized Terrorist.
In 2000 comedy movie, Lone Star Struck, Jana Lee Brockman characterized Edna.
In 1989, Jana Riháková played the role of Jana - Women for everyone in sci-fi film Masseba.

In 1997 drama movie, Cesta pustým lesem, Jana Gabrizová portrayed Kokesch's bride.
In 1972 drama movie, Návraty, Jana Gýrová portrayed zdravotní sestra Tereza.
Jana Houkalová, from 1965 comedy, musical flick Lov na mamuta, who played Dívka.
Jana Hubinská, from 2002 comedy, drama movie Devcátko, who played the Ema's mother.
In 2000 comedy film, Sluha dvou pánu, Jana Janeková portrayed Clarice, his daughter.
Jana Karaivanova portrayed the central character of The Woman in 2015 drama flick Family Relics.
Jana Kolesárová, from 2007 drama and horror film Blur, who portrayed the Isis.
In 1989 drama, romance flick, Príbeh '88, Jana Krausová characterized Anna Valentová.
Jana Krupicková, from 1970 drama flick Adelheid, who portrayed the Girl.

Jana Mircheva, from 1978 drama flick Trampa, who characterized the Katya.
Jana Spanurová, from 1991 drama film Vracenky, who played the Vlasta, maminka Honzíka a Petrusky.
In 1969, Jana Stehnová characterized the role of Zina in comedy and crime flick Spalovac mrtvol.
Jana Synková portrayed key character of Photographer Helena in 1971 comedy and drama flick Takze ahoj.
Jana Thies, from 2001 drama movie Stiller Sturm, who played Anne.
Jana Vanková, from 1965 flick Tempo první lásky, who played the Karla.
Jana Kasanová played leading role of Bétka Simonová in 1961 film Vzdy mozno zacat.
In 1996, Jana Provazníková played the role of Bupak in crime film Film Petra.
Jana Raluy portrayed central character of Sonia Bonet Castrejón in 2015 drama, thriller flick Un monstruo de mil cabezas.

In 2006 thriller film, The Survivor, Jana Williams portrayed Nichole Weller.
Jana Hlavácková played the leading role of Kalasová - Frantisek's mother in 1975 drama, war film Sirius.
In 2017, Jana Plodková characterized the role of Hedvika in drama film Absence blízkosti.
In 2021 comedy movie, Hawk and Rev: Vampire Slayers, Jana Savage played Theo.
Jana Gazdíková characterized the small character of Teacher in 1982 family, sport film Malý velký hokejista.

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