# What Does the Name Jana Mean?

Jana is a girl name of Slavic origin. It means “God is gracious”.

**Origin:** Slavic

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** YAH-nuh

The name Jana comes from Slavic roots, where it carries the meaning “God is gracious”. It is pronounced YAH-nuh.

Is Jana a boy or girl name? Jana is traditionally used as a girl name.

## More Slavic names

- [**Bohdana**given by God](/baby-name-bohdana-meaning/)
- [**Tatiana**of the Tatius family](/baby-name-tatiana-meaning/)
- [**Ivan**God is gracious](/baby-name-ivan-meaning/)

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Jana?

Jana means “God is gracious”. It is a name of Slavic origin.

### What origin is the name Jana?

Jana is of Slavic origin.

### Is Jana a boy or girl name?

Jana is traditionally a girl name.