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Jana
Jana (name) means a female given name, common in Czech and other Central European languages. Example: “Jana grew up in Prague before moving to London for university.”
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A female given name, common in Czech and other Central European languages.
"Jana grew up in Prague before moving to London for university."
How to use Jana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Central European female name, a cousin of "Jane" and "Joan."
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Etymology
Traces back through Greek and Hebrew to a name meaning "God is gracious" — the same root that gives English "Jane" and "Joan."
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What does “Jana” mean?
The word “Jana” means a female given name, common in Czech and other Central European languages. In plain terms, a Central European female name, a cousin of "Jane" and "Joan.".
How do you use “Jana” in a sentence?
Here is “Jana” used in a sentence: “Jana grew up in Prague before moving to London for university.”
What part of speech is “Jana”?
“Jana” is a name.
Where does the word “Jana” come from?
The word “Jana” comes from Hebrew. Traces back through Greek and Hebrew to a name meaning "God is gracious" — the same root that gives English "Jane" and "Joan.".
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