Yanna

Yanna is a feminine first name that represents both a Breton and a Greek short form of Johanna. It also represents a modern spelling of the name Janna, which is considered the feminine form of the ancient Hebrew male name Johannes. The German translation of the name is 'YHWH is gracious', 'YHWH is kind', or 'YHWH has shown grace'. Additionally, it can also be interpreted as 'the God-graced one' or 'the gift of God'.

What does the name Yanna mean?

The name Yanna has its roots in the Breton and Greek short form of Johanna and represents a modern variant of Janna, which is feminine and derived from the Hebrew name Johannes. Translated into English, it means 'YHWH is gracious', 'YHWH is kind', or 'YHWH has shown grace'. Furthermore, it can also be understood as 'the God-graced one' or 'the gift of God'. The origin of the name lies 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 show mercy', 'to pardon', or 'to have compassion'. Yanna has many different forms in various languages and belongs to an extensive etymological root with more than five hundred variants, both male and female. Alternative spellings include Yanne, Janni, Jannie, and Janny. The name gained prominence especially through John the Baptist and was one of the most popular names in the German-speaking world during the Middle Ages. Johanna of Orléans, better known as Joan of Arc, is also a famous bearer of this name.

Where does the name Yanna come from?

The etymology of the name Yanna is ancient Hebrew, and it means 'YHWH is gracious'. The name is composed of the ancient Hebrew elements yo or yeho (the name of God) and ḥanán (to be gracious, to show mercy, to pardon, to have compassion).

How do you pronounce Yanna?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Yanna are two-syllable, soft, and harmonious. It is pronounced as 'Yan-na' [ˈjana], with the name starting with a clear, friendly 'Ya'. The doubling of the 'n' enhances the middle sound, while the open ending '-a' gently rounds off the name. This gives Yanna a modern, feminine, and clear impression – soft in structure and pleasant in resonance.

When is the name day of Yanna?

Yanna is celebrated on several days, specifically on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Yanna is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th among the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 2,714th place. In the last ten years, Yanna has been given as a first name around 30 times, placing it 4,871st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,234th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nanni / Yannchen / Yanni / Yannoa / Yanyan

Similar first names

Famous people

• Yanna Darili (American television presenter)
• Yanna Hadatty Mora (Ecuadorian writer)
• Yanna Kubic (artist from Poland)
• Yanna Lavigne (actress from Brazil)
• Yanna McIntosh (Jamaican actress)