Ivanna

Ivanna is a feminine first name that is regarded as the Ukrainian variant of Ivana. Ivana itself is a form of the name Johanna, which represents the feminine counterpart of the biblical name John, tracing back to the ancient Greek Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης).

What does the name Ivanna mean?

The name Ivanna is considered the Ukrainian spelling of Ivana, which in turn is a variant of the name Johanna. Johanna, in turn, is the feminine form of the biblical John, whose origin lies in the ancient Greek Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης). Translated, the name means 'the Lord is gracious' as well as 'the Lord is merciful'. Its roots can be found in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, which is composed of the elements yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), meaning 'the name of God', and ḥanán (חָנַן), which means 'to be gracious', 'to be merciful', 'to pardon', or 'to have compassion'. Ivanna has many variants in different languages, making it part of an extensive etymological family that includes more than five hundred male and female forms. Other forms include Jana, Ivanka, Ivani, Ivanie, Iwana, Iwanka, Yvanna, Yvana, Vania, and Vanja. The name gained popularity particularly 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 Ivanna come from?

The origin of the name Ivanna is ancient Hebrew, which is reflected in the meaning 'the Lord is gracious'. The word is composed of the ancient Hebrew parts yo or yeho, meaning 'the name of God', and ḥanán, which stands for 'to be gracious', 'to be merciful', 'to pardon', or 'to have compassion'. This information is rooted in the Ukrainian language.

How do you pronounce Ivanna?

The pronunciation of Ivanna is soft and three-syllable. It is rendered as 'I-van-na' [iˈvana] or [iˈvanna], with the name starting with a clear I sound. The double consonant 'nn' slightly enhances the sound in the middle. The open ending '-a' provides a gentle conclusion, making Ivanna sound feminine and melodic – harmonious, present, and balanced.

When is the name day of Ivanna?

The name days for Ivanna fall on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Ivanna enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest position was reached in 2017 at 1,769th place. Over the last ten years, Ivanna has been given as a first name about 100 times, placing it 2,529th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,881st. Internationally, Ivanna also shows varying placements in first name charts.

Nicknames & pet names

Ivi / Ivo / Jana

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ivanna Borovychenko (Ukrainian cyclist)
• Ivanna Lie (Indonesian badminton player)
• Ivanna Madruga (Tennis player from the USA)
• Ivanna Sakhno (Actress)