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Juan vs Juana: Masculine & Feminine Forms

Juana is the feminine form of Juan.

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Juan

Origin: Spanish

Juan means "God is gracious" and derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), which passed through Latin as Ioannes and into Spanish and other Romance languages.

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Juana

Origin: Hebrew

Juana is the Spanish feminine form of Juan, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "the Lord is merciful." The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking…

Juan and Juana share the same root — one is the traditional masculine form, the other the feminine form. Neither is a misspelling of the other; they're a matched pair, often used for siblings or twins.
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