Names Categorized "ends in -ana"

Dejana is a feminine given name of South Slavic origin, serving as the feminine form of Dejan. Both names derive from the Slavic verb dějati (meaning "to do, to act") or the noun dějanĭje ("deed, action"), and are common...

Diāna is a Latvian female given name, the local form of Diana. The name is derived from Latin Diana, a name of uncertain etymology that is often interpreted as meaning "divine, goddesslike", from dia or diva meaning "god...

Diána is a Hungarian female given name, derived as a cognate of the Latin name Diana. In Hungarian orthography, the long vowel 'a' with an acute accent (á) distinguishes it from the more direct European forms, though it...

Diana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "divine, goddesslike". It derives from Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess", ultimately from the Indo-European root *dyew-, also found in Zeus. The name is linked to...

Dijana is a Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, and Macedonian form of the name Diana. It retains the core meaning of its root name, which derives from Latin dia or diva, meaning "goddess" or "divine." The name ultimately traces...

Doriana is an Italian feminine given name, derived from the masculine Dorian. The name first entered the literary world through Oscar Wilde’s 1891 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, whose protagonist is a handsome young m...

Dragana is a Slavic feminine given name common in Croatian, Macedonian, and Serbian. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Dragan, which is derived from the Slavic element dorgŭ (South Slavic drag) meaning "preci...

Duana is a feminine given name of English origin, representing a Latinized or feminized form of Duane. Duane itself is an Anglicized Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Dubháin, meaning "descendant of Dubhán." Dubhán...

Dušana is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Croatian, Serbian, and Slovak. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Dušan, which is derived from the Slavic element duša meaning "soul, spirit"...

Džana is a Bosnian feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Džan.EtymologyDžan is itself the Bosnian rendering of Can, a Turkish name meaning "soul, life" or, by extension, "darling, sweetheart". This Turkish...

Džejlana is a Bosnian feminine given name, derived as a variant of Ceylan. The root name Ceylan means "gazelle" in Turkish, originating from Persian. The name evokes elegance, grace, and swiftness, qualities associated w...

Edana is a Latinized form of Étaín, an Old Irish name possibly derived from ét meaning "jealousy, passion." In Irish mythology, Étaín is the heroine of the 9th-century tale The Wooing of Étaín. She was the wife of Midir,...

Eliana is a feminine given name used in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish speaking countries. It is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Éliane, which derives from the Latin name Aeliana, the feminine for...

EtymologyEliana is a feminine Hebrew name meaning "my God has answered". It is derived from the Hebrew elements El (God) and anah (to answer), expressing gratitude for divine response to prayer or longing.Cultural and Re...

Elliana is an English variant of Eliana, a name with multiple possible origins and a rich linguistic history. The most common interpretation traces the name to a Hebrew phrase, often translated as "my God has answered."...

Emiliana is a feminine given name used primarily in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking cultures. It is the feminine form of Emiliano, which itself derives from the Roman cognomen Aemilianus. The root name Emil tra...

Fabiana is a feminine given name widely used in Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Romanian cultures. It is the feminine form of Fabian, which derives from the Roman cognomen Fabianus, itself stemming from the Roman famil...

Farhana is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived as the feminine form of Farhan. The root name Farhan comes from the Arabic root fariḥa, meaning "to be happy," giving Farhan the meaning "happy" or "cheerful," a...

Farjana is a Bengali feminine given name, an alternate transcription of Farzana. Farzana itself is a Pashto, Urdu, and Bengali form of the Persian name Farzaneh, which means "wise, intelligent" in Persian. Etymology and...

Farzana is a feminine given name used in Pashto, Urdu, and Bengali, and is a form of Farzaneh. The name originates from Persian, where it means "wise, intelligent, or highly knowledgeable". It is a popular name for girls...

Feliciana is the feminine form of Feliciano, itself derived from the Late Roman name Felicianus, a derivative of Felix. The ultimate root, the Latin felix, meant "lucky" or "successful". This meaning was especially value...

Flaviana is a feminine given name of Roman origin, serving as the feminine form of Flavian. The name Flavian itself is derived from the Roman family name Flavianus, which in turn comes from Flavius, a prominent Latin nom...

Floriana is a feminine given name of Italian and Romanian origin, ultimately derived from the Roman cognomen Florianus, the masculine form of which is Florian. The name is strongly linked to the Latin word flos (genitive...

Gaetana is the feminine form of Gaetano, an Italian given name. It ultimately derives from the Latin Caietanus, meaning "from Caieta" — the ancient town now known as Gaeta. Gaeta itself may take its name either from the...

Gaiana is a Latinized form of the Greek name Γαϊανή (Gaiane), a derivative of Gaia, the primordial Greek goddess of the earth. The name is ultimately linked to the Greek word for "earth" and carries mythological weight f...

Gentiana is the feminine form of Gentian, an Albanian name derived from the flowering plant gentian. The name is ultimately rooted in the Illyrian king Gentius, who, according to tradition, discovered the medicinal prope...

EtymologyGeorgiana is the feminine form of George, ultimately deriving from the Greek name Γεώργιος (Georgios), meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." The name entered the English-speaking world in the 18th century, likely i...

Gergana is the Bulgarian feminine form of George, derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker," from the elements ge (earth) and ergon (work). The name is deeply rooted in Christian tradition t...

Germana is the feminine form of the Roman cognomen Germanus. The name has been used in both Roman and Italian contexts. Its root, Germanus, was a Roman cognomen meaning "brother" in Latin. This name was borne by several...

Giana is an English feminine given name, serving as a variant of Gianna. This contemporary form, also spelled Jianna in some contexts, emerged primarily in English-speaking countries, likely gaining attention as a modern...

Giuliana is an Italian feminine given name, a variant form of Giuliano. It ultimately traces back to the Latin Iuliana, the feminine form of Iulianus, from the Roman family name Julius. The name is often conflated as a c...

Gloriana is a feminine name elaborated from the Latin gloria meaning "glory". It was coined by the English poet Edmund Spenser for the title character of his epic poem The Faerie Queene (1590), where Gloriana represents...

Gordana (Cyrillic: Гордана) is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, predominantly used in Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name is the feminine form of Gordan, de...

Graciana is the feminine form of Graciano, used in Portuguese and Spanish. The name ultimately derives from the Roman name Gratianus, which is based on the Latin word gratus, meaning "grateful". Related forms include Gra...

Gracjana is a Polish feminine given name, deriving from the Latin name Gratianus, which itself stems from the word gratus, meaning "grateful" or "pleasing." A distinguished spelling of the classical Gratiana is seen acro...

Gratiana is a Latin feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Gratianus, which in turn originates from the Latin word gratus, meaning “grateful” or “thankful.” As the feminine form of Gratian, its historical...

Graziana is the Italian feminine form of the Late Roman name Gratian, itself a derivative of Gratianus, which stems from the Latin word gratus, meaning “grateful, pleasing.”Etymology and Historical BackgroundThe root nam...

Grozdana is a feminine given name used primarily in Bulgarian, Croatian, and Macedonian cultures. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Grozdan, which is derived from the South Slavic words for 'grapes': Bulgaria...

Hadriana is a rare feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of the Latin name Hadrianus. In Roman naming conventions, feminine forms were often created by adding an -a suffix to the masculine base name. Hadrianu...

Hana '1 is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root هنأ (hanaʾa) meaning "to gladden, to enjoy". It directly means "bliss, happiness", reflecting a joyful and positive connotation. The name is...

Hana is a feminine given name used in several languages, including Hebrew, Croatian, Czech, Macedonian, Slovak, Slovene, and Sorbian. It is a form of Hannah, which originates from the Hebrew name Ḥanna (חַנָּה), meaning...

Hana is a Japanese feminine given name that primarily derives from the native Japanese word for "flower," written with kanji such as 花 (hana) or 華 (hana), both of which signify "flower." The word itself is of Japanese...

Hana is a Korean feminine given name written with the hangul syllable 하나. The name literally means "one" (하나, hana) in the Korean language, reflecting a simple yet profound concept of unity, singularity, or firstness...

Heremoana is a Tahitian masculine given name that melds two significant elements from the Polynesian language: here meaning “loved” or “dear,” and moana meaning “ocean.” The name thus evokes the imagery of a beloved ocea...

Etymology Huhana (or Hūhana) is the Māori form of Susan, which itself derives from Susanna, ultimately from the Hebrew Shoshanna meaning “lily” or “rose.” The name entered Māori culture through Christian missionaries, wh...

Ilana is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the female form of the masculine name Ilan, which means "tree" in Hebrew. The name Ilana thus carries the meaning of "tree" as well, symbolizing growth, strength, an...

Etymology and MeaningIleana is a feminine given name, primarily used in Romanian, Italian, and Spanish. It is widely considered a Romanian variant of Elena, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Helen (Ἑλένη). The...

Iliana is a feminine given name used in Greek and Bulgarian. In Greek, it is a feminine form of Ilias, the modern Greek variant of Elias, while in Bulgarian it is a feminine form of Iliya (a variant of Ilias via the Chur...

Iliyana is a Bulgarian feminine given name, derived as a feminine form of Iliya, the Bulgarian variant of Elijah. The name thus ultimately traces its roots to the Hebrew ʾEliyyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. It belongs...

Indiana is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the name of the U.S. state of Indiana. The state's name itself is a blend of "Indian" and "-ana," meaning "land of the Indians." The name ultimately traces...

Ioana is a Romanian feminine form of John, and also an alternate transcription of Bulgarian Йоана (see Yoana). The name derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," composed of the elements yo (referrin...

Iolana is a Hawaiian feminine name that means "to soar" in the Hawaiian language. The name evokes a sense of freedom, flight, and reaching great heights, making it a poetic and aspirational choice. It is also the name of...

Itzayana is a Spanish name, possibly an elaboration of Itzel.EtymologyThe meaning of Itzayana is uncertain as it derives from Itzel, which itself has unclear origins. Itzel may come from the Classic Maya word itz, meanin...

Iuliana is the Romanian and Latin form of Juliana. The name Juliana itself is the feminine derivative of Julian, which traces back to the ancient Roman family name Julius, a name of great antiquity linked to the Roman no...

Ivana is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, functioning as the direct feminine form of Ivan, which itself is a Slavic cognate of John. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gr...

Jaana is a Finnish short form of Marjaana and other names ending in jaana. It is exclusively used as a feminine given name in Finland, where it enjoys popularity as a concise and melodic variant. The name's origin traces...

Jaana is the Estonian feminine form of Jaan, which itself is an Estonian variant of John. The name thus ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yoḥanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." In Estonia, Jaana emerged as a distinct fe...

Jana 1 is a feminine given name widely used across European languages including Catalan, Czech, Dutch, Estonian, German, Latvian, Slovak, and Slovene. It functions as the feminine form of Jan 1, which itself derives from...

Jana 2 is a feminine given name used in Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian, functioning as a variant form of Ana. Like other regional variants, Jana ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favo...

Jeana is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of Jean 2 or Gina, both of which have distinct etymological roots.EtymologyThe name Jeana can be traced back to two possible or...