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Zhanna

ZHAH-nah

Zhanna is a girl’s name of Russian origin, meaning “Zhanna is a Russian and Ukrainian form of Joanna, meaning "God is gracious."”, and peaked in popularity in 2016.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginRussian

What Zhanna Means

Zhanna is a Russian and Ukrainian form of Joanna, meaning "God is gracious."

The Story of Zhanna

This name resonates with the heartfelt blessing 'God is gracious', a familiar sound in Russian and Ukrainian culture.

Zhanna is the Russian and Ukrainian form of the biblical name Joanna, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan. The name carries the meaning 'God is gracious'.

You imagine a daughter with a strong will and a passionate spirit, a woman whose grace is a constant source of strength. Her independence will be matched by a deep well of kindness, reflecting her name's enduring message.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Zhanna Friske

    Popular Russian singer, actress, and model

  • Zhanna Badoeva

    Ukrainian TV presenter and actress

Personality Traits

IndependentCreativeStrong-willedPassionate

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#9 in 2016

Total Births

131

First Recorded

1994

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