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GirlPronounced Russian /ˈja.nə/; Ukrainian /ˈja.nɐ/English language family

Yana

A name meaning "Joanna, wife of Chuza".

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Yana is a girl name meaning "Joanna, wife of Chuza".

Pronunciation: Russian /ˈja.nə/; Ukrainian /ˈja.nɐ/.

GenderGirl
MeaningJoanna, wife of Chuza
PronunciationRussian /ˈja.nə/; Ukrainian /ˈja.nɐ/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

Bulgarian, Russian and Ukrainian form of Jana 1.

Notes and context

Usage: bulgarian, russian, ukrainian | Bulgarian: Яна

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