Dzana
Dzana is a Muslim girl name of Bosnian, from Persian jān origin, meaning “Soul, dear one”.
| Meaning | Soul, dear one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian, from Persian jān |
| Pronunciation | JAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Dzana
Dzana is a simpler spelling of the Bosnian Džana, which is pronounced like 'Jana'. Most people trace it to the Persian jān, meaning soul, life or a dear one. That word reached Bosnian by way of Ottoman Turkish, where it appears as can. Today it is a popular modern name for Bosniak Muslim girls, valued for its tender sense of someone as dear as life itself.
Is Dzana a Muslim name?
Bosnian and other Balkan Muslim families choose Džana, often written Dzana. Its roots are Persian rather than Arabic, and its sense is warm and affectionate.
How popular is Dzana?
It is common among Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sandžak and abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dzana mean?
Dzana means 'Soul, dear one'. It is of Bosnian, from Persian jān origin.
Is Dzana a Muslim name?
Bosnian and other Balkan Muslim families choose Džana, often written Dzana. Its roots are Persian rather than Arabic, and its sense is warm and affectionate.
How do you pronounce Dzana?
Dzana is pronounced JAH-nah.
Is Dzana a boy or girl name?
Dzana is usually a girl name.