Gordana

Gordana is a female first name written in Cyrillic as Гордана. It carries the meaning "the Proud" and is derived from the old South Slavic term gord, which stands for "dignified, proud." In South Slavic countries, Gordana is a widely used and popular girl's name.

What does the name Gordana mean?

The name Gordana (Cyrillic Гордана), meaning "the Proud," has its roots in the old South Slavic word gord, which means "dignified, proud." Since the 1970s, the name has enjoyed great popularity in Croatia and Serbia. A significant factor in its fame is the novel "Gordana" by Marija Jurić Zagorka from 1935. Notable bearers of the name include Serbian author Gordana Kuić and singer Gordana Tržan. The male variant of the name is Gordan.

Where does the name Gordana come from?

Gordana is a female first name that originates from the South Slavic language area and carries the meaning "the Proud." The root word gord stands for "dignified, proud." The languages from which the name derives include Bosnian, Yugoslav, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, Slavic, and Slovenian.

How do you pronounce Gordana?

The pronunciation of Gordana conveys a full, weighty sound with a clear syllable structure. It is usually pronounced as "Gor-da-na" [ɡorˈdaːna]. The name begins with a dark, carrying vowel that gives it depth. The consonant combination in the middle provides stability, while the open "a" at the end lightens the sound. This creates a powerful and grounded feeling – calm, structured, and with a constant, supportive presence that allows for little fluctuation.

Popularity

In Germany, Gordana is one of the rarer first names. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1971, when it reached rank 110. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 5,733rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Dana / Goca / Godi / Goga / Goggi / Gogi / Gordanica / Gordano / Gorde / Gordi / Gordo

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Famous people

• Gordana Bogojevic (basketball player from Serbia)
• Gordana Bosnakoska (Yugoslav poet)
• Gordana Kamenarovic (Yugoslav actress)
• Gordana Komadina (basketball player from Croatia)
• Gordana Kosanovic (actress)
• Gordana Kuic (writer from Yugoslavia)
• Gordana Lazarevic (singer YU Estrada)
• Gordana Perkucin (Spanish table tennis player)
• Gordana Rothstein (puppet artist)
• Gordana Tomic (model from Yugoslavia)
• Gordana Trzan (Serbian singer)