Juana
Meaning of Juana
Juana is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. This name has Spanish origins and is pronounced as HWAH-nah (/ˈhwɑnə/). It also has a popular variation, Juanita.
Juana has been consistently used in the United States over the years. In recent times, it has maintained a moderate level of popularity, with around 100 to 200 occurrences per year. However, its ranking has gradually decreased from being ranked within the top 1,000 names in the early 1900s to currently being ranked around 1,300.
Despite its decreasing popularity, Juana remains a strong and classic choice for parents who appreciate its cultural heritage and timeless charm. Whether you are looking for a name that reflects your Hispanic roots or simply love the elegant sound of Juana, this name is sure to make a statement.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as HWAH-nah (/ˈhwɑnə/)
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Notable People Named Juana
| Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a prominent colonial Mexican writer, philosopher, and poet, known as "The Tenth Muse" and "The Phoenix of America," and is considered one of the most important female authors in Spanish language and Mexico's literary history. |
| Juana Azurduy de Padilla was a prominent guerrilla military leader who fought for Bolivian and Argentine independence and is celebrated as an independence hero in both countries. |
| Juana Rosario Molina is an Argentine singer, songwriter, and actress known for her unique sound blending folk and electronic music genres. |
| Juana Manuela Gorriti was an Argentine writer and former First Lady of Bolivia known for her political and literary connections to Bolivia and Peru. |
| Juana Paula Manso was an Argentine writer, translator, journalist, teacher, and feminist who advocated for educational reform and accessibility for women. |
| Juana de Ibarbourou - Juana Fernández Morales de Ibarbourou, also known as Juana de América, was a renowned Uruguayan poet celebrated for her deeply emotional and nature-inspired poetry, and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times. |
| Juana Wrightington - Juana de Dios Machado Alipás de Wrightington, also known as Jaunita Machado, was an Alta California pioneer and nurse known as the Florence Nightingale of San Diego, who provided nursing and midwifery care during the Mexican-American War. |
| Juana de Iturbide y Huarte - Juana de Dios María Francisca Ramona Ignacia de Iturbide y Huarte was the third child of Agustín I of Mexico and Empress Ana María, who died at a young age at the Georgetown Visitation Monastery in Washington, D.C. |
| Juana Tejada was a caregiver who inspired a grassroots campaign for reforms to the Canadian live-in caregiver program. |
| Juana Romani, also known as Carolina Carlesimo, was an Italian-born French portrait painter and artists' model. |
| Juana Calfunao Paillaléf is a prominent Mapuche indigenous leader in south-central Chile, serving as the chief of the Juan Paillalef community in the Araucanía Region. |
| Juana López was a Chilean vivandière known for her bravery during the War of the Pacific, and a saber she received as a surrender is now part of the National Historical Museum of Chile's collection. |
| Juana Galán, also known as La Galana, was a courageous guerrilla fighter during the Peninsular War who bravely defended her town against the French cavalry. |
| Juana Borrero was a renowned Cuban painter and poet. |
| Juana Miguelina González Sánchez is a Dominican volleyball and basketball player who represented her country at the 2004 Summer Olympics as a setter for the women's national team. |
