Meaning: Slavic form in the John family: God is gracious
The story
Yana is used in Bulgarian, Russian and Ukrainian and belongs to the Jana and John family. Its Hebrew meaning is inherited through those earlier forms.
Nicknames
- Yanka
- Yanochka
Spellings & variants
- Jana
- Iana
- Janna
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
- Short
- Soft
- Works everywhere
Origins
Yana comes from Bulgarian, Russian, and Ukrainian.
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Victory of the people
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Hazel, as in hazel eyes
Mira
Slavic short form associated with peace or world
Hana
Happiness; bliss
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Voice; call
Anya
Russian short form of Anna, from Hannah: favor or grace
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