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Yana

Yana is a girl’s name that is Hebrew in origin. It means “God is gracious” and “He answers,” making it a spiritually rich and inspiring choice for baby. If you are planning to raise baby in faith, then this is an especially powerful name. Yana is also a derivation of Jana, which comes from the Latin Iana, a Roman goddess associated with the moon. Whichever meaning speaks to you, both guarantee that baby will grow up proud of the story behind her name.
Hebrew, Roman Female
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Meaning

God is gracious, he answers, goddess of the moon

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Pronunciation

YAH-nah

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Mysterious
  • Intuitive
  • Empathetic

Compatibility

Yana pairs well with siblings names that are of similar elegance and uniqueness. As a middle name, Yana adds a touch of mystique and charm. Culturally, Yana fits well in diverse and cosmopolitan environments, and stylistically, it complements both traditional and modern naming trends.

Graceful Mysterious Intuitive Empathetic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Yana Gupta

Yana Gupta

Actress and Model

Born: April 23, 1979 · Brno, Czechoslovakia

Portrait of Yana Kudryavtseva

Yana Kudryavtseva

Rhythmic Gymnast

Born: December 30, 1997 · Moscow, Russia

Portrait of Yana Toboso

Yana Toboso

Mangaka (Manga Artist)

Born: January 24, 1984 · Warabi, Saitama, Japan

Portrait of Yana Churikova

Yana Churikova

Television Presenter and Actress

Born: August 11, 1974 · Moscow, Russia

Portrait of Yana Klochkova

Yana Klochkova

Swimmer

Born: August 7, 1982 · Simferopol, Ukrainian SSR

Portrait of Yana Peel

Yana Peel

Arts Executive

Born: June 1, 1974 · Canada

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Yana Original form
  • Яна Cyrillic
  • Яна Russian
  • Яна Ukrainian
  • Яна Belarusian
  • Arabic
  • Georgian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Hindi

Cultural Adaptations

  • يانا (Yana) Arabic
  • იანა (Yana) Georgian
  • ヤナ (Yana) Japanese
  • 亚娜 (Yana) Chinese
  • याना (Yana) Hindi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yana

What does Yana mean?
God is gracious, he answers, goddess of the moon
What is the origin of Yana?
Yana has Hebrew, Roman origins.
Is Yana popular?
Yana has been viewed 111 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Yana?
Similar names include Brenda, Ella, John, Leyla, Taylor.
How do you pronounce Yana?
Yana is pronounced YAH-nah.

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