Juana
Juana is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Latin and Spanish origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Latin and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | HWAH-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala |
Meaning and origin of Juana
Juana is the Spanish feminine of Juan, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. It is the Spanish equivalent of Joan, Jane and Joanna. Famous bearers include Queen Juana of Castile and the seventeenth-century Mexican poet and nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Joan of Arc is known in Spanish as Juana de Arco. Compounds like Juana María are common.
Is Juana a Christian name?
Juana is a Christian name honouring Saint John and, in the New Testament, Joanna, one of the women who followed Jesus in Luke's Gospel.
How popular is Juana?
A classic name, now used more in compounds or as a middle name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Juana mean?
Juana means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via Latin and Spanish origin.
Is Juana a Christian name?
Juana is a Christian name honouring Saint John and, in the New Testament, Joanna, one of the women who followed Jesus in Luke's Gospel.
How do you pronounce Juana?
Juana is pronounced HWAH-nah.
Is Juana a boy or girl name?
Juana is usually a girl name.