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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 in 1998
  • Reached World No. 4 in Singles Rankings

Jana Kramer (1983-)

Actress, Singer

  • Known for roles in TV series One Tree Hill and The Guest Book
  • Released country music albums with chart-topping singles