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Origin: Slavic

Meaning: God is gracious; Goddess of the Moon

Yana is a girl’s name that is Hebrew in origin. It means “God is gracious” and “He answers,” making it a spiritually rich and inspiring choice for baby. If you are planning to raise baby in faith, then this is an especially powerful name. Yana is also a derivation of Jana, which comes from the Latin Iana, a Roman goddess associated with the moon. Whichever meaning speaks to you, both guarantee that baby will grow up proud of the story behind her name.