Yana
ya-na
Popularity:
3496
Origin:
Slavic
Other Origin(s):
Hebrew; Roman
Meaning:
God is gracious; Goddess of the Moon
Yana is a girl’s name that is Hebrew in origin. It means “God is gracious” and “He answers,” making it a spiritually rich and inspiring choice for baby. If you are planning to raise baby in faith, then this is an especially powerful name. Yana is also a derivation of Jana, which comes from the Latin Iana, a Roman goddess associated with the moon. Whichever meaning speaks to you, both guarantee that baby will grow up proud of the story behind her name.