Ivana
Ivana is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Slavic origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Slavic |
| Written as | Ивана |
| Pronunciation | ee-VAH-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Croatia, Serbia, Czech Republic, Slovakia |
Meaning and origin of Ivana
Ivana is the Slavic feminine of Ivan, the Slavic form of John, which goes back to the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. It is widely used in Croatia, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bulgaria. Ivana Trump, born in Czechoslovakia, made it known internationally. It is not a Sanskrit or Hindu name, though its sound appeals to some Indian parents.
Is Ivana a Christian name?
Ivana is a Christian name honouring Saint John, especially John the Baptist and John the Apostle; through Yochanan it goes back to a Hebrew name found in later books of the Bible.
How popular is Ivana?
Very common in the Balkans and Central Europe, and occasional elsewhere.
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Spellings and variants of Ivana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivana mean?
Ivana means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via Slavic origin.
Is Ivana a Christian name?
Ivana is a Christian name honouring Saint John, especially John the Baptist and John the Apostle; through Yochanan it goes back to a Hebrew name found in later books of the Bible.
How do you pronounce Ivana?
Ivana is pronounced ee-VAH-nah.
Is Ivana a boy or girl name?
Ivana is usually a girl name.