Names Categorized "ends in -ana"

Joana is the Catalan and Portuguese form of Joanna, a name derived from the Greek Ioanna, which itself comes from the Hebrew Yohanan (see John). The name ultimately traces back to the root Yahweh, meaning "God is graciou...

Johana is a feminine given name that serves as the Czech form of Joanna, derived from the Latin Iohanna. This name is also commonly used in Spanish-speaking regions of Latin America, where it coexists with variants like...

EtymologyJolana is the Czech and Slovak form of Yolanda. The name Yolanda originates from the medieval French Yolande, which was likely a variant of Violante, itself derived from Latin viola “violet.” An alternative theo...

Jordana is the feminine form of the name Jordan, which itself originates from the name of the Jordan River, the major waterway flowing between modern-day Jordan and Israel. The river's Hebrew name Yarḏen is derived from...

Jovana is a feminine given name of South Slavic origin, predominantly used in Serbian and Macedonian. It is the feminine form of the name Jovan, which itself derives from the masculine Ivan, both regional variants of the...

Juana is a Spanish female name, the feminine form of Juan (the Spanish equivalent of John). It is linguistically derived from Latin Iohanna, which traces back to Greek Ioanna, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yohanan, mea...

EtymologyJuhana is a Finnish masculine given name, a variant of Johannes, which itself is the Finnish form of John. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yoḥanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," Juhana has deep biblical...

Juliāna is the Latvian feminine form of Julian. The name Julian ultimately derives from the Roman family name Iulianus, itself derived from Julius. Historically, the name Julian was borne by the last pagan Roman emperor,...

Juliana is a feminine given name derived from the Roman name Iulianus, a cognomen of the gens Julia, which traces its ultimate origin to Julian. The name means 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded', referring to young adults. Ju...

Julijana is a feminine given name that serves as the Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian form of Juliana. Juliana itself derives from the Latin Iuliana, the feminine form of Iulianus (see Julian), which is a Roman...

Etymology and Meaning Jumana is an Arabic feminine given name derived from the word jumānah (جمانة), which signifies a "rarest pearl" or simply "pearl" in Arabic. The name evokes the preciousness and rarity of a pearl, a...

Jyotsana is a feminine given name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindi-speaking communities. It is a variant of the more common Sanskrit-derived name Jyotsna, which itself comes from the Sanskrit word jyotsnā (ज्योत...

Kaimana is a Hawaiian name with two distinct meanings, reflecting deep cultural and linguistic roots. The first interpretation comes from the Hawaiian elements kai "ocean, sea" and mana "power", thus translating to "powe...

Kalpana is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India and Nepal. The name means "imagining, fantasy" in Sanskrit, derived from the root kalp- meaning “to imagine” or “to create.” Kalpana is also the...

Etymology and MeaningKalyana is a variant of Kalyan, which derives from Sanskrit कल्याण (kalyāṇa), meaning "beautiful, lovely, auspicious." The name carries a positive connotation, often associated with well-being and pr...

Kanchana is a feminine given name derived from कञ्चन (kañcana), a Sanskrit word meaning "golden". The name carries connotations of preciousness, brightness, and value, reflecting the cultural esteem for gold in South and...

Kaulana is a given name of Hawaiian origin, derived from the Hawaiian word for "famous" or "renowned." In Hawaiian culture, names often carry deep significance, reflecting the child's characteristics, family history, or...

Kiana 1 is the Hawaiian form of Diana, a name of Latin origin meaning "divine" or "goddesslike". The name Diana itself derives from the Latin word dia ("goddess") and the Indo-European root *dyew-, which is also the sour...

Kiana is a variant of Qiana, a name that gained popularity in African American communities during the 1970s. Qiana itself originates from a brand name: a silk-like synthetic fiber introduced by DuPont in 1968, which beca...

Kristiāna is the Latvian form of Christina, itself a feminine derivative of Christian. Ultimately derived from the Latin Christianus meaning "follower of Christ," the name has deep roots in Christian tradition throughout...

Kristiyana is the Bulgarian form of Christina. While global variants such as Kristina and Cristina derive directly from Latin, Bulgarian has adopted Kristiyana to reflect local phonological patterns—specifically the kris...

Kristjana is an Icelandic feminine given name, the native form of Christina. It is derived from the Latin Christiana, the feminine form of Christian, ultimately tracing back to the Greek Christos (Χριστός), meaning “anoi...

Krystiana is a Polish variant of Christina, ultimately derived from the Latin Christiana, the feminine form of Christian. The name means “follower of Christ” or “anointed.” As a Polish form, Krystiana reflects the adapta...

Lakshmana (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मण) is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "having lucky marks" or "the one endowed with auspicious signs." In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Lakshmana is the younger half-brother and devoted companion...

Lana is a feminine given name of multiple origins, most commonly used as a short form of Alana in English and Svetlana in Russian. The name also appears in Georgian, Croatian, Slovenian, and other Slavic cultures. In the...

Lassana is a given name used primarily in West Africa, particularly in Mali. It is a regional form of Al-Hasan, an Arabic name that derives from Hasan, rooted in the Arabic word for "handsome" or "good." The name carries...

Lauriana is a feminine given name with roots in Medieval Latin, formed as a feminine version of the masculine name Laurianus. The name Laurianus itself is of Latin origin, derived from Laurus, meaning "laurel" — a plant...

Léana is a French variant of Léane, itself possibly a combination of Léa and Anne 1. Thus, Léana ultimately traces back through Léa to the Hebrew name Leah (from the Hebrew לֵאָה, Leʾa), which is thought to mean “weary”...

Levana 1 is the Hebrew form of Lebanah, itself derived from the poetic Hebrew word for the moon. In the Hebrew Bible, the root לָבָן (lavan) means "white," evoking the moon's bright, silvery appearance. While Lebanah app...

Levana is a feminine given name of Roman origin, derived from Latin levo meaning "to raise, to lift." In Roman religion and mythology, Levana was the name of a goddess associated with newborn babies and the rituals of ch...

Liāna is a Latvian feminine given name that emerged in the late 19th century. It originated as a short form of Juliāna, the Latvian equivalent of Juliana (from Julian), and also of Liliāna (a local form of Lillian). The...

Liana is a feminine name with multiple origins, functioning as a short form of Juliana, Liliana, and other names that end in liana. It also coincides with the English word for a long-stemmed woody vine that climbs in tro...

Liliana is a Latinate form of Lillian, which itself likely originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth or as an elaboration of Lily, from the Latin word lilium meaning “lily.” The name is used in Czech, English, Italian, Pol...

Lilijana is a Slovene and Lithuanian feminine given name, derived as a form of Lillian. Lillian itself likely originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva meaning "my God is an oath....

Liljana is a feminine given name used primarily in Albanian, Macedonian, and Slovene. It is a form of the name Lillian, which itself likely originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth. The name Lillian may, however, also be...

Lilliana is a variant of Lillian, which in turn likely originates as a diminutive of Elizabeth or as an elaborated form of Lily, from the Latin word lilium, meaning "lily". The name Lilliana thus shares in the layered he...

Lilyana is a Bulgarian feminine given name, primarily considered a Bulgarian form of Lillian. The name Lillian itself has a rich etymology, possibly originating as a diminutive of Elizabeth, the Hebrew name meaning "my G...

Etymology and OriginsLiviana is a feminine name of Roman origin, derived from the Roman family name Livianus, which itself traces back to the Livius clan. The root name Livius may be related to the Latin words liveo ("to...

EtymologyLjiljana is a feminine given name prevalent in Croatian and Serbian cultures. It derives from the Serbo-Croatian word ljiljan, meaning "lily." The name thus belongs to a broad cross-cultural category of floral n...

Loredana is a feminine given name primarily used in Italian and Romanian cultures. It is often claimed to have been invented by the French author George Sand for her novel Mattea (1833), though the name may have been doc...

Luana is a feminine given name whose modern popularity was sparked by the 1932 film Bird of Paradise, in which it was borne by the main character, a Polynesian girl. The film itself was adapted from a 1912 play set in Ha...

Luciana is a feminine given name of Roman origin, a variation of the masculine name Lucius. Specifically, it is the feminine form of Lucianus, a Roman family name derived from the praenomen Lucius, which in turn comes fr...

Lyana is a French feminine name, a variant of Léane. Its usage is primarily found in French-speaking countries, though it remains relatively rare.EtymologyThe name Lyana derives from Léane, which itself is possibly a com...

Etymology & Linguistic RootsMakana is a unisex Hawaiian name derived directly from the Hawaiian word makana, meaning "gift" or "reward." Unlike imported or adapted names, this one originates from native Hawaiian vocabula...

Marciana is a feminine given name with roots in Roman antiquity, several parallels across Southern European languages, and a rare vestige of early Christian history. Ultimately derived from the Roman praenomen Marcus – m...

Mariana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, the feminine form of Marianus, a Roman family name derived from Marius, which itself originates from the Latin mas, maris meaning "male" or from the name of the Roman god...

Marijana is a feminine given name used in Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, and Macedonian. It is the South Slavic form of Mariana, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Marianus, which in turn comes from Marius. The r...

Mariyana is the Bulgarian variant of the name Mariana. In Bulgarian usage, it is typically transcribed as Марияна. The name is a combination of Maria and Ana, though its ultimate roots trace back to the Roman family name...

Marjana is a South Slavic feminine given name, used in Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, and Macedonia. It is the Slovenian, Albanian, Croatian, and Macedonian form of Mariana, which ultimately derives from the Roman family na...

Maximiliana is a feminine name of Roman origin, serving as the direct feminine form of the Roman name Maximilianus. The name itself derives from the Latin root maximus, meaning 'greatest.' Unlike the more widely used mod...

Milana is a feminine given name widely used across Eastern Europe, particularly in Milan-derived forms that are most common in Belarusian, Croatian, Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian naming traditions. As the feminine equi...

Miljana is a feminine Serbian given name, a direct feminine form of the masculine Milan. The name Milan itself derives from the Slavic element milŭ, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear', often used as a short form of names begin...

EtymologyMiriana is an Italian variant of Miriam, which itself is a form of Mary as used in the Old Testament. The name Miriam appears in the Bible as the elder sister of Moses and Aaron, who famously watched over the in...

Mirjana is a South Slavic feminine given name widespread in Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. It is generally considered a form of Miriam, which itself is a va...

Mohana is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin that serves as a transcription of both the masculine form Mohana (मोहन) and the feminine form Mohana (मोहना, with a long final vowel). The name derives from the Sanskrit root mo...

Montana is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the name of the American state of Montana, which itself comes from the Spanish word montaña (mountain) or Latin montanus meaning "mountainous." The state's...

Morana is a feminine name of Slavic origin, derived from the Old Slavic word morŭ meaning "death, plague". In Slavic mythology, Morana is the name of a goddess associated with winter and death, often depicted as a dark d...

Morgana is a feminine given name with Arthurian legend associations. It is primarily used in English, though it also appears in Italian and other European languages. The name is considered a feminine form of Morgan, but...

Etymology Narayana is derived from the Sanskrit elements nara ('man') and ayana ('path', 'abode'), literally meaning 'path of man' or 'abode of man'. The Manusmriti (Laws of Manu) explains the name as one who rests on th...

Nkosana is a masculine given name of Xhosa origin, meaning "prince". The name reflects the cultural importance of royalty and lineage among the Xhosa people of South Africa. As a first name, it embodies qualities of lead...