Ivana

The first name Ivana (Ивана) is a Slavic variation of the name Johanna and a feminine form of Ivan, a spelling variant of the biblical name Johannes, which originally derives from the ancient Greek Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης). In a figurative sense, it means 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind'.

What does the name Ivana mean?

The first name Ivana (Ивана) is a Slavic variation of the name Johanna and a feminine form of Ivan, a spelling variant of the biblical name Johannes, which originally derives from the ancient Greek Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης). In a figurative sense, it means 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind'. Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, which is derived from the two word components yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ) meaning 'the name of God' and ḥanán (חָנַן) meaning 'to be gracious', 'to show mercy', 'to pardon', or 'to have compassion'. There is also a connection to Iva. The name is predominantly found in Eastern Europe. It can also mean 'The Beautiful', 'The Forever Young', or even 'The Star'. There are numerous forms of the name Ivana in various languages. It is part of the largest etymological root of names, consisting of more than five hundred variations between male and female in different languages. Other variants include Jana, Ivanka, Ivani, Ivanna, Ivanie, Iwana, Iwanka, Yvanna, Yvana, Vania, and Vanja. The name became particularly well-known through John the Baptist and was one of the most popular names in the German-speaking world during the Middle Ages.

Where does the name Ivana come from?

Etymology Ivana is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'God is gracious'. Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Ivana?

Sound & pronunciation of Ivana: The name Ivana is three to four syllables and softly modulated. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'I-va-na' [iˈvaːna], with the middle syllable carrying the stress on the long 'a'. The open ending gives the name a spacious sound. Ivana feels international and sonorous - modern, elegant, and present.

When is the name day of Ivana?

The name day of Ivana is on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

Ivana is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 500th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1987 at 88th. In the last ten years, Ivana has been given as a first name about 820 times, placing it 584th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 649th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ana / Annchen / Anni / Iv / Iva / Ivanchen / Ivani / Ivanka / Ive / Iveli / Ivi / Ivka / Ivy / Nana / Vanchen / Vannylein

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Famous people

• Ivana Banfić (Croatian singer)
• Ivana Banfic (Yugoslav singer)
• Ivana Baquero (Spanish actress)
• Ivana Bojdova (Slovak footballer)
• Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić (Croatian children's author)
• Ivana Gagula (British model)
• Ivana Gavric (musician from the UK)
• Ivana Iljic (Croatian footballer)
• Ivana Isailovic (Serbian volleyball player)
• Ivana Kantarska (footballer from Slovakia)
• Ivana Kindl (singer)
• Ivana Kovacevic (skier from Germany)
• Ivana Kubesova (Czech)
• Ivana Kubikova (Slovak badminton player)
• Ivana Lisjak (Croatian tennis player)
• Ivana Loudova (Czech composer)
• Ivana Maksimović (Serbian sports shooter)
• Ivana Marie Trump (* 20.02.1949; American entrepreneur, former model, married to Donald Trump from 1977 to 1992)
• Ivana Matovic (Serbian basketball player)
• Ivana Milicevic (American actress)