Janina

Janina is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning God is gracious, reaching Polish, Finnish, Lithuanian, German, and Swedish usage as a diminutive of Jana or Johanna. It has been a popular given name across Central and Northern Europe, particularly in Poland, where it gained widespread use through the twentieth century. The Latvian form Janīna carries the same meaning and derivation. Related forms include Jana, Johanna, Janine, and Janna.