Jovana

Jovana is the Serbian and Macedonian feminine form of Jovan, itself derived from the Latin Iohannes and ultimately from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name belongs to the vast family of John-derived names that spread throughout Europe following the influence of early Christianity, particularly through figures such as John the Baptist and John the Apostle. Feminine cognates in other languages include Joanna, Johanna, Ivana, and Giovanna.