Is Jana an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Jana, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Jana mean in Arabic?
Jana means harvest, ripe fruits.
Jana is mentioned in the Quran (55:54):
مُتَّكِـئِيۡنَ عَلٰى فُرُشٍۢ بَطَآئِنُهَا مِنۡ اِسۡتَبۡرَقٍؕ وَجَنَی الۡجَـنَّتَيۡنِ دَانٍ
They shall recline on couches lined with brocade,and within reach shall hang the ripe fruits of the two Gardens.
Jana is a female name.
Meaning in different languages
In Persian and Urdu, Jana (pronounced Jaaa-naa) is a term of endearment my dearest or my soul.
In Ancient Rome, the goddess Diana was often called Jana, too. In Slavic, Jana is the female version of ‘John’, which is a Hebrew name meaning ‘God is gracious’.
Popularity of the name Jana
Jana is a popular name in Slavic countries, coming in as a top 100 name in Czechia, Slovakia and Estonia. It’s also a top 50 name in Finland.
How to write Jana in Arabic:
Jana is written as جنیٰ
How to pronounce Jana:
Jana is pronounced Jan-aaa.
Spelling variations of Jana
Janaa