Unisex name
Yana name meaning
“God is gracious”
Yana is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning God is gracious. One origin follows the Slavic feminine forms Yana or Jana, derived from Jan. Jan comes from Hebrew Yōḥānān, providing the source of this meaning within that particular naming tradition.
What does Yana mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Yana
One origin is Yana or Jana, the Slavic feminine form of Jan. Jan derives from Hebrew Yōḥānān, meaning God is gracious.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Yana
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yana, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Yana as a first name
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Yana Audrey
Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany the noble strength within her.Meaning of each word
- Yana: God is gracious
- Audrey: noble strength
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Yana Sofya
Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany the wisdom growing within her.Meaning of each word
- Yana: God is gracious
- Sofya: wisdom
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Interpretation
May God graciously add noble strength to her life.Meaning of each word
- Yana: God is gracious
- Fina: God will add
- Audrey: noble strength
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Yana Angel
Interpretation
A picture of a messenger arriving alongside God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Yana: God is gracious
- Angel: angel, messenger
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Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany peace, like a date palm bearing fruit.Meaning of each word
- Yana: God is gracious
- Tamara: a date palm
- Irena: peace, tranquility
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Yana Gloria
Interpretation
May God's generosity always accompany the glory within her.Meaning of each word
- Yana: God is gracious
- Gloria: glory; great honor
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Yana Blandina
Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany her gentle and pleasant nature.Meaning of each word
- Yana: God is gracious
- Blandina: gentle, pleasing
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Yana Rosalia
Interpretation
A picture of God's generosity alongside the beauty of roses.Meaning of each word
- Yana: God is gracious
- Rosalia: associated with roses
Yana as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a ewe as a gift accompanying God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Dora: gift, present
- Yana: God is gracious
- Rachel: a ewe
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Interpretation
May a young woman find peace within God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Virginia: maiden, virgin
- Yana: God is gracious
- Erina: peace
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Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany a brightly shining bearer of victory.Meaning of each word
- Klara: bright, clear, renowned
- Yana: God is gracious
- Veronika: one who brings triumph or victory
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Interpretation
A picture of fragrant cassia within the generosity of God who sees.Meaning of each word
- Jessy: God beholds; gift
- Yana: God is gracious
- Kezia: cassia, an aromatic spice plant
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Interpretation
A picture of light and divine generosity with the pledge, God is my oath.Meaning of each word
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Yana: God is gracious
- Elsa: God is my oath
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Interpretation
A picture of a fruitful date palm in glory, accompanied by God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Tamara: a date palm
- Yana: God is gracious
- Gloria: glory; great honor
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Interpretation
A picture of a gift shining like a torch alongside God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Helen: torch, bright light
- Yana: God is gracious
- Dora: gift, present
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Interpretation
A picture of a noblewoman in God's generosity, with God as her strength.Meaning of each word
- Patricia: woman of noble rank
- Yana: God is gracious
- Gabriella: God is the source of my strength
Yana as a last name
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Trifena Yana
Interpretation
May God's generosity always accompany her gentleness and delicate grace.Meaning of each word
- Trifena: delicate and refined
- Yana: God is gracious
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Nathania Yana
Interpretation
A picture of God's generosity expressed through a gift from God.Meaning of each word
- Nathania: God has given
- Yana: God is gracious
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Rosalia Yana
Interpretation
May God's generosity appear like a rose coming into bloom.Meaning of each word
- Rosalia: associated with roses
- Yana: God is gracious
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Stevani Yana
Interpretation
A picture of a crown of honor accompanying God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Stevani: crown or wreath of honor
- Yana: God is gracious
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Talitha Yana
Interpretation
May a young girl always be accompanied by God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Talitha: young girl
- Yana: God is gracious
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Andrea Yana
Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany the courage growing within her.Meaning of each word
- Andrea: brave, valiant
- Yana: God is gracious
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Interpretation
A picture of a birth welcomed with peace and God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Irina: peace, tranquility
- Natalia: relating to birth or Christmas
- Yana: God is gracious
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Anastasya Yana
Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany her rising and return to life.Meaning of each word
- Anastasya: resurrection, return to life
- Yana: God is gracious
How to pronounce Yana
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮔ |
Is Yana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yana is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 45% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Yana ranks #98 among unisex names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yana
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Yana
- Yana Julio · b. 1960
- Yana Mulyana · b. 1965
- Yana Zein · b. 1972
- Yana Diana Putra · b. 1976
- Yana · b. 1991
- Yana Akhmad Supriatna · b. 1963
- Yana Fitria Zirastivani · b. 1992
- Yana Hadiansyah · b. 1971
- Yana Ismayana · b. 1970
- Yana Karyana · b. 1967
- Yana Karyana Syafe'i · b. 1963
- Yana Maolana Syah · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Yana
What is the meaning of Yana?
Yana means God is gracious. One origin is Yana or Jana, the Slavic feminine form of Jan. Jan derives from Hebrew Yōḥānān, meaning God is gracious.
Is Yana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yana is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 45% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yana?
Yana is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Yana have?
Yana has 2 syllables (Ya-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yana?
Yana ranks #98 among unisex names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yana?
Some ideas: Yana Audrey; Dora Yana Rachel; Trifena Yana.
Famous people named Yana?
Notable people named Yana include Yana Julio, Yana Mulyana, Yana Zein.
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