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Origin: Latin

Meaning: God is gracious; Sky, god; Heavenly; Shining one

Iana is a girl’s name of Hebrew and Latin origin. In Hebrew, Iana derives from Ian meaning “God is gracious.” Such a powerful and lovely name, Iana was often used to exclaim the praises of the Roman goddess Diana. As a common variant of the name Diana, Iana in Latin translates to “sky,” “god,” “heavenly,” or “shining one.” The goddess of the moon was a deity considered to represent innocence, purity, and fertility, and future parents often prayed to Diana to grant them a child. Her worshippers gratefully expressed the name Iana in times of good fortune because of the wonderful and positive meaning attached to it. Future parents can’t go wrong when considering a name that evokes images of great power, kindness, and faith.