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Christian Name Meaning & Origin Guide

Ivana

God is gracious

Pronunciation: EE-vah-nah (/ɪˈvɑːnə/)

Girl Name Biblical origin Popularity 55
Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
Biblical
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path
3
Popularity Score
55
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek
Lucky Colors: GreenBlue

What does Ivana mean?

Derived from the Hebrew name 'Hannah', Ivana means 'God is gracious'. In the Bible, Hannah is a barren woman who prays to God for a child and eventually conceives and names her son Samuel. Ivana's name carries a deep connection to the biblical story of God's grace and providence.

Ivana in other languages & scripts

Hebrew
Ivana
שם נוצרי שפירושו God is gracious
Greek
Ivana
Χριστιανικό όνομα που σημαίνει God is gracious
Latin
Ivana
Ivana is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, likely derived from the Slavic name Ivana, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'God is merciful'.
English
Ivana
Ivana is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, likely derived from the Slavic name Ivana, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'God is merciful'.

How to pronounce Ivana

English pronunciation
EE-vah-nah
Biblical pronunciation
The name Ivana does not have a direct equivalent in biblical Hebrew or Greek.
IPA notation
/ɪˈvɑːnə/

Numerology & personality

Creativity, Self-expression, and Communication

Associated Traits
FaithfulLoyalC = Compassionate

Spiritual & cultural context

A name filled with grace and divine blessings.

The name Ivana has been popular in various Slavic and Czech-speaking countries, especially in Croatia. It gained significant popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in these regions, and is still commonly used today. One noteworthy cultural figure with this name is Ivana Boban, a Croatian painter who is known for her vivid and expressive works.

Popularity of Ivana by region

Region Country Score Year
United States US 69 2024
Spain ES 40 2024

Spelling variations of Ivana

IvanahIvane

Names similar to Ivana

Frequently asked questions about Ivana

What does Ivana mean?
Ivana is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is Gracious'.
Is Ivana a Christianity name?
Yes, Ivana is a name of Hebrew origin with strong religious significance in Christianity.
How to pronounce Ivana?
EE-vah-nah
Is Ivana popular today?
Yes, Ivana is a popular name today.
What is the origin of Ivana?
Ivana is a name of Hebrew origin.