Jana

Jana is a feminine form of Jan, itself the Dutch, German, and Slavic equivalent of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name is widely used across Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Low Countries, serving as the standard feminine counterpart to Jan in Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian traditions. It also appears in Catalan, Estonian, and Latvian naming culture, reflecting the broad spread of the Johannine name family throughout Europe. Related forms include Jane, Johanna, Yana, and Janina.