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Jaana

Quick answerJaana is a Finnish and Estonian feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Johanna, meaning "God is gracious" through the Greek form Iōanna.

Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,315
TrendStable
Peak year2007
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish, Estonian
ReligionChristianity
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 9
Global rank#17

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Jaana

Jaana is a Finnish and Estonian feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Johanna, meaning "God is gracious" through the Greek form Iōanna.

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Etymology

Jaana is a Finnish and Estonian feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Johanna, meaning "God is gracious" through the Greek form Iōanna. The name is primarily used in Finland and Estonia, with roots in Christian tradition stemming from John the Baptist's mother, Saint Elizabeth, and later associated with Saint Joan of Arc.

Jaana currently ranks #11,315 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.

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