Zhanna

Zhanna is a girl's name that is used in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus as a variant of the German name Johanna and the French form Jeanne. The translation of the name means 'God is good', 'God is gracious' or 'given by God'. More freely interpreted, it can also be understood as 'the God-given one' or 'the gift of God'.

What does the name Zhanna mean?

The name Zhanna, a feminine form, is prevalent in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus and represents a derivative of the German name Johanna and the French variant Jeanne. Its meanings include 'God is good', 'God is gracious', 'given by God', and it can also be interpreted as 'the God-given one' or 'the gift of God'. The origin of the name lies in the Ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, derived from the words yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), meaning 'the name of God', and ḥanán (חָנַן), which means 'to be gracious', 'to be merciful', 'to grant mercy' or 'to show compassion'. In Cyrillic script, the name is written as Жанна. The pronunciation is approximately ZHAH-nah. There are many variants of the name Zhanna in different languages, and it belongs to a large etymological family with over five hundred male and female forms. Other spellings include Juhanna and Schanna. The name became particularly known through John the Baptist and was a very popular name in the German-speaking world during the Middle Ages. Another well-known figure is Johanna of Arc, better known as Jeanne d'Arc.

Where does the name Zhanna come from?

The name Zhanna has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'God is good'. The components consist of yo or yeho, which means 'the name of God', and ḥanán, which means 'to be gracious', 'to be merciful', 'to grant mercy' or 'to show compassion'. The name is prevalent in the Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian languages.

How do you pronounce Zhanna?

ZHAH-nah

When is the name day of Zhanna?

The name day for Zhanna is celebrated on several dates: February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Zhanna is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, when it stood at 1,234th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times as a first name, placing it 4,714th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,733rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Zhannulja

Famous people

• Zhanna Arshanskaya Dawson (American musician)
• Zhanna Bolotova (Russian actress)
• Zhanna Friske (singer, model, dancer, and actress)
• Zhanna Lozumyrska (English swimmer)
• Zhanna Pintusevich-Block (Ukrainian sprinter)
• Zhanna Zhumaliyeva (Kazakh model)