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Name Origin

Jana is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is also a popular variant spelling of the Hebrew name Johanna.

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Famous People

Jana Novotná (1968-2017)

Professional Tennis Player

  • Won Wimbledon singles title in 1998
  • Reached world No. 2 ranking in singles
  • Won 16 Grand Slam doubles titles

Jana Kramer (1983-)

Actress, Singer

  • Starred in the television series 'One Tree Hill'
  • Released multiple country music albums