Giana

Giana is an English modern variant of Gianna, itself the Italian feminine diminutive of Giovanna, which derives from the Latin Ioanna and ultimately from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name follows a long tradition of feminine forms built from the masculine Giovanni, the Italian equivalent of John. It gained broader use in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century as parents sought Italian-flavored alternatives to the more familiar Jane or Joan. Related forms include Gianna, Giovanna, Joanna, and Jana.