Jana
Meaning of Jana
Jana is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has its roots in various cultures, including American English and German. In American English pronunciation, Jana is pronounced as JAH-nuh (/ˈdʒɑnə/), while in German, it is pronounced as YAH-nah (/jaːna/). The name Jana also has variations such as Janet and Janice.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the popularity of the name Jana has remained relatively consistent over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 1000 to 1100 in terms of occurrence. However, it's important to note that popularity can vary from year to year and may be influenced by trends and cultural factors.
Overall, Jana is a lovely choice for parents seeking a name that is both elegant and versatile. Whether you prefer the American English or German pronunciation, this name will undoubtedly bring beauty and grace to any little girl who bears it.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JAH-nuh (/ˈdʒɑnə/)
German
- Pronunced as YAH-nah (/jaːna/)
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Notable People Named Jana
| Jana Rae Kramer is an American country music singer and actress, recognized for her portrayal of Alex Dupre on the TV show One Tree Hill. |
| Jana Novotná was a Czech professional tennis player known for her serve and volley game, winning the women's singles title at Wimbledon in 1998 and achieving a career-high singles ranking of world No. 2 in 1997. |
| Jana Eve Bennett is an American-born British media consultant and board member of the British Library and Headlong Theatre Company, known for her role as President and General Manager of History and H2 at A+E Networks in New York City. |
| Tatyana Ivanovna Nedvetskaya, also known as Jana Nedzvetskaya, is a Russian designer and founder of LO brands, known for her innovative underwater fashion shows that gained worldwide recognition. |
| Jana S. Rošker is a Slovenian sinologist and professor at the University of Ljubljana. |
| Jana Čepelová is a retired Slovak professional tennis player. |
| Dragana Todorović, also known as Jana, is a popular Serbian turbo-folk and pop folk singer. |
| Jana Bohumila Wendt is an Australian Gold Logie award-winning television journalist, reporter, and writer. |
| Jana Marie Duggar is an American television personality who gained fame through her appearances on TLC's reality TV shows 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On. |
| Jana Škoļina is a Latvian singer-songwriter known for her appearances on Latvijas Talants and Deutschland sucht den Superstar. |
| K. Jana Krishnamurthi was a prominent Indian political leader who served as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and made history as the second person from Tamil Nadu to lead a national party in India. |
| Jana Franziska Poll is a German volleyball player who represents the Germany women's national volleyball team and plays for German Allianz MTV Stuttgart at the club level. |
| Jana Ueekata Rizan, also known as Tei Dō, was a Ryukyuan aristocrat and bureaucrat who refused to recognize Japan's Satsuma Domain's suzerainty over the Ryukyu Kingdom and was executed for his defiance. |
| Jana Feldkamp is a German footballer known for her role as a midfielder for 1899 Hoffenheim and the Germany national team. |
| Jana Dukátová is a former Slovak slalom canoeist known for her international success in the K1 event and for being the first-ever women's C1 world champion. |
