name

Yana

YAH-nuh

Yana (name) means a female given name from Slavic languages, a romanization of names such as Bulgarian, Russian, or Ukrainian Я́на. Example: “Yana moved to Berlin after finishing university in Kyiv.”

name

A female given name from Slavic languages, a romanization of names such as Bulgarian, Russian, or Ukrainian Я́на.

"Yana moved to Berlin after finishing university in Kyiv."

noun

A member of an Indigenous Californian people who traditionally lived in the upper Sacramento River valley, or their now-extinct language.

"The Yana language is remembered for its strikingly different men's and women's speech forms."

In Buddhism, any of the "vehicles" or paths of spiritual practice, such as the distinction between Hinayana and Mahayana.

"Scholars debate how the different yana relate to one another in early Buddhist teaching."

How to use Yana

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA woman's name; also the name of a Californian people and language, and a Buddhist term for a path of practice.

Word forms

Yanas plural, Yana plural, yanas plural

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Etymology

As a given name, cognate with "Jane," ultimately from Hebrew via the Greek form of John.

Origin: Hebrew

Rhymes for Yana

ana mana kana Dana nana Cana Rana Tana lana Jana Hana Sana

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Yana” mean?

The word “Yana” means a female given name from Slavic languages, a romanization of names such as Bulgarian, Russian, or Ukrainian Я́на. In plain terms, a woman's name; also the name of a Californian people and language, and a Buddhist term for a path of practice.

How do you pronounce “Yana”?

“Yana” is pronounced YAH-nuh (/ˈjɑː.nə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Yana” in a sentence?

Here is “Yana” used in a sentence: “Yana moved to Berlin after finishing university in Kyiv.”

What part of speech is “Yana”?

Depending on how it is used, “Yana” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Yana” come from?

The word “Yana” comes from Hebrew. As a given name, cognate with "Jane," ultimately from Hebrew via the Greek form of John.

How many meanings does “Yana” have?

“Yana” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from Slavic languages, a romanization of names such as Bulgarian, Russian, or Ukrainian Я́на.

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