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Origin: Romanian

Meaning: God is gracious, He (God) has favored me

Oana is a Romanian short form for Ioana, meaning "God is gracious" or "He (God) has favored me." At its heart is the ancient Hebrew name Yôḥānāh and the related Joanna, Joan, and Hannah. In the Christian Bible, Saint Joanna is the wife of Chuza, who traveled with Jesus and witnessed his resurrection. This feminine form will inspire wonder and gratitude in your little darling! Your Oana will always feel blessed with you by their side.