Yoana
Meaning of Yoana
The name Yoana is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, with its roots firmly planted in Bulgarian culture. Pronounced as yo-AH-nuh (/joʊˈɑnə/) in English and yoh-AH-nah (/joʊ.ˈæ.nə/) in Bulgarian, this name carries an elegant and melodic sound that resonates across different languages. A variation of the more commonly known Joanna, Yoana shares a similar meaning, often interpreted as "God is gracious." The name has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States over the years. It reached its peak in 2003 with 75 occurrences and ranked 2260th, while it held a rank of 6660th with 17 occurrences in 2023. Despite its fluctuating popularity, Yoana remains a timeless and graceful name that evokes both cultural richness and a sense of divine favor.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as yo-AH-nuh (/jəʊˈɑnə/)
American English
- Pronunced as yo-AH-nuh (/joʊˈɑnə/)
Bulgarian
- Pronunced as yoh-AH-nah (/joʊ.ˈæ.nə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Yoana
| Yoana Palacio Mahmudova is a Cuban-born Azerbaijani female volleyball player who has achieved success at various international competitions, including winning silver at the 2011 Pan American Games and earning recognition as Best Spiker and Most Valuable Player. |
| Yoana Peralta Fernández is a Canadian-born footballer who plays for Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario and represents the Dominican Republic women's national team. |
| Yoana Martínez Barbero is a Spanish badminton player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics and won her first senior national title in 2004. |
