Zorana
Fact sheet
- Name
- Zorana
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Zorana is a female first name that has its origin in the Serbo-Croatian language and is a derivative of Zora. In English, the name translates to 'the dawn'.
What does the name Zorana mean?
The name Zorana is a Serbo-Croatian derivative of the name Zora. The translation into English is 'the dawn'. Its roots come from the Old Slavic term zořa (зора), which stands for 'the twilight', 'the dawn', 'the daybreak', or 'the daybreak'. In Slavic mythology, the Zorja, known as the evening star and morning star, are regarded as two goddesses of protection, also called Auroras. Other variants include Zorah, Zorina, Zoreen, Zoraida, Zoraide, Zorja, Zorya, Zorica, Zorka, and Zarja.
Where does the name Zorana come from?
The name Zorana has its roots in Old Slavic and means 'the dawn'. It is derived from the Old Slavic word zořa (зора), which describes 'the twilight', 'the dawn', 'the daybreak', or 'the daybreak'. The languages in which the name is common include Croatian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, and Slavic.
How do you pronounce Zorana?
The pronunciation of Zorana is three syllables, soft, melodic, and has a slightly exotic sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Zo-ra-na' [zoˈrana]. It begins with a clear Z sound, followed by gentle, flowing vowels. The ending syllable '-na' gives the name an elegant rounding. The harmonious syllable structure and soft sounds create a friendly and stylish aura. Overall, Zorana appears charming, melodic, soft, elegant, and pleasantly present.
When is the name day of Zorana?
Zorana is celebrated on name days on January 26, March 10, and April 1.
Popularity
In Germany, Zorana is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2008 at 1,636th place. In the last ten years, Zorana has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,582nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Zoki / Zora / Zora Orana / Zorica / Zorro
Similar first names
Famous people
- Zorana Todorovic (basketball player from Serbia)
Frequently asked questions about the name Zorana
Where does the name Zorana come from?
The name Zorana has its roots in Old Slavic and is primarily common in the languages Croatian, Serbian, and Serbo-Croatian.
What does the name Zorana mean?
Zorana means 'the dawn' and is derived from the Old Slavic term zořa (зора), which also encompasses 'twilight' or 'daybreak'.
How popular is the name Zorana?
Zorana is a traditional name in Slavic countries and enjoys a certain popularity there, while it is less common in other regions.