Izana
Fact sheet
- Name
- Izana
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The name Izana is a female first name from Japan. It translates to 'the inviting one' or 'the appealing one'.
What does the name Izana mean?
Izana is a Japanese girl's name, meaning 'the inviting one' or 'the appealing one' in English. The origin of the name lies in Japanese and is derived from the word izanau (誘う), which means 'to invite', 'to urge', or 'to lure'. There are also other kanji characters that can lead to different meanings. Furthermore, Izana is regarded as a Brazilian variant of the name Isana, whose origin is also unclear. This name may mean 'the one originating from the northeast' and has its roots in the Sanskrit word īśāna (ईशान) for 'northeast'.
Where does the name Izana come from?
The name Izana has Japanese roots and means 'the inviting one'. The etymological basis lies in the Japanese word izanau (誘う), which means 'to invite', 'to urge', or 'to lure'. Additionally, the Sanskrit word īśāna (ईशान) refers to 'northeast'. Languages: Brazilian, Japanese, Kanji.
How do you pronounce Izana?
Ih-zah-na
Popularity
In Germany, Izana is a rather rare first name. It has not yet made its mark in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 2020, reaching 2,037th place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times in Italy, placing it at 5,278th in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 7,492nd in Italy.
Nicknames & pet names
Zana
Famous people
- Izana Kurokawa (anime character in Tokyo Revengers)
- Izana Wistaria (king in an anime)
Frequently asked questions about the name Izana
What does the name Izana mean?
Izana is a Japanese girl's name that means 'the inviting one' or 'the appealing one'. It is derived from the word 'izanau', which means 'to invite' or 'to urge'.
Where does the name Izana come from?
The name Izana has its roots in Japan and is associated with the Japanese term 'izanau'. Additionally, it is also considered a Brazilian variant of the name Isana.
How popular is the name Izana?
The name Izana is known in Japan and Brazil but has less prevalence outside these countries. Its uniqueness may make it attractive to parents looking for a special name.