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Hebrew/Slavic · Girl name

Zhanna

“God is gracious”

About the name Zhanna

Zhanna is a girl’s name meaning ‘God is gracious’. It is derived from Hebrew and Slavic roots meaning ‘God is gracious’, reaching Russian through the French Jeanne, which goes back to the Hebrew Yochanan. Joan of Arc is known in Russian as Zhanna d’Ark. Zhanna Friske was a well-known Russian singer and actress, a member of the group Blestyashchiye. The name is used in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
Hebrew/Slavic
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ZHAN-nah(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Zhana

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Middle names for Zhanna

  • Zhanna Maria
  • Zhanna Elena
  • Zhanna Sofia
  • Zhanna Daria
  • Zhanna Tatiana

Questions about Zhanna

What does Zhanna mean?
Zhanna is a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious".
How do you pronounce Zhanna?
Zhanna is pronounced ZHAN-nah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Zhanna?
Variants of Zhanna include Zhana.

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