Zorana
Zorana is a Christian girl name of Slavic origin, meaning “Dawn”.
| Meaning | Dawn |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Written as | Зорана |
| Pronunciation | ZOH-rah-nah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Serbia, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia And Herzegovina |
Meaning and origin of Zorana
Zorana is the feminine form of Zoran, both from the Slavic word zora 'dawn, daybreak'. The image of first light made it a hopeful name, and Zoran and Zorana spread widely in Serbia, North Macedonia and Croatia in the twentieth century. The shorter Zora is a separate, older name with the same meaning. Zorana is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable.
Is Zorana a Christian name?
Zorana is a native Slavic word name rather than a saint's name, used freely in Orthodox and Catholic families.
How popular is Zorana?
Moderately common in the Balkans, with a slightly vintage but still current feel.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zorana mean?
Zorana means 'Dawn'. It is of Slavic origin.
Is Zorana a Christian name?
Zorana is a native Slavic word name rather than a saint's name, used freely in Orthodox and Catholic families.
How do you pronounce Zorana?
Zorana is pronounced ZOH-rah-nah.
Is Zorana a boy or girl name?
Zorana is usually a girl name.