Yanah
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yanah
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Yanah is a derivative of Yana, the Slavic form of Johanna. The name has its roots in Hebrew and means 'God is gracious'.
What does the name Yanah mean?
Yanah represents a variant of Yana, a Slavic form of the name Johanna. With Hebrew origins, the name means 'God is gracious'. Yanah is especially common in Belgium, particularly in the Flemish region. Similar variants include Jana, Janah, Yania, and Yanita.
Where does the name Yanah come from?
The name Yanah is considered a feminine derivative of Johannes and has its roots in the Greek name Ioannes, which traces back to the Hebrew name Jochanan. This includes the ancient Hebrew elements 'jô', meaning 'God', and 'ḥnn', meaning 'to be gracious to someone'. Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Yanah?
Ja-nah
When is the name day of Yanah?
The name day for Yanah is celebrated on May 16, June 24, and December 27.
Popularity
In Germany, Yanah is among the rarer first names. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, Yanah has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Yanah
What is the meaning of the name Yanah?
Yanah is a variant of Yana and has Hebrew roots meaning 'God is gracious'.
Where does the name Yanah come from?
The name Yanah is derived from Johannes and has its origins in the Greek Ioannes, which traces back to the Hebrew name Jochanan.
How popular is the name Yanah?
Yanah is particularly widespread in Belgium, especially in the Flemish region.