Ivana
Meaning of Ivana
The name Ivana is a beautiful and elegant choice for a baby girl, with roots in Slavic origin, specifically Czech. It is the feminine form of Ivan, which means "God is gracious." In Czech, Ivana is pronounced as EE-vah-nah (/ˈiː.va.na/), while in English it is commonly pronounced as ee-VAH-nuh (/i.ˈvɑ.nə/). The name has a variant, Ivanka, which gained some prominence due to public figures like Ivanka Trump.
Ivana has enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States over the years. It saw its peak usage in 1990 when it ranked 849th with 231 occurrences. Although its popularity has fluctuated since then, it remains a charming and timeless choice for parents seeking a name with historical depth and international appeal. The name evokes grace and strength, making it an excellent option for a modern yet classic baby name.
Pronunciation
Czech
- Pronunced as EE-vah-nah (/ˈiː.va.na/)
English
- Pronunced as ee-VAH-nuh (/i.ˈvɑ.nə/)
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Notable People Named Ivana
| Ivana Wong Yuen Chi is a highly acclaimed Hong Kong female singer-songwriter known as "the Queen of Singer Songwriters" who has won numerous creative singer and songwriting awards since entering the music industry in 2005. |
| Ivana Marie Trump, a Czech-American businesswoman, socialite, and model, held key managerial positions in The Trump Organization and was married to Donald Trump. |
| Ivana Španović is a highly accomplished Serbian long jumper, known for her numerous championship titles and record-breaking performances. |
| Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić was a celebrated Croatian writer known for her exceptional work in children's literature. |
| Ivana Alawi is a Filipino actress, model, YouTuber, and CEO of Ivana Skin. |
| Ivana Kobilca was a prominent Slovene female painter known for her realist oil paintings and pastels, with works spanning still life, portraits, genre works, allegories, and religious scenes. |
| Ivana Miličević is a Bosnian actress and model known for her leading roles in the TV series Banshee and The 100. |
| Ivana Maksimović Anđušić is a Serbian sport shooter. |
| Ivana Hadži-Popović is a Serbian writer and translator. |
| Ivana Chubbuck is an American acting coach known for heading a drama school in Los Angeles and hosting acting workshops globally. |
| Ivana Selakov is a renowned Serbian singer who gained fame as a member of the girlband Beauty Queens and has received multiple awards for her singing career in Serbia. |
| Ivana Gavrilović is a Dominican radio and television presenter of Serbian origin. |
| Ivana Dulić-Marković is a Serbian politician. |
| Ivana Mišura is a Croatian model and beauty pageant winner who represented Croatia in the Miss Universe 2014 pageant. |
| Ivana Prijović is a Serbian handball player who competes for Ardeşen GSK and the Serbian national team, and participated in the 2015 World Women's Handball Championship. |
