Jovana

Jovana is the Serbian and Macedonian variant of the female first name Johanna, which in turn represents the feminine form of the biblical name Johannes. The name has Hebrew origins and carries the meaning 'God is gracious'.

What does the name Jovana mean?

The name Jovana represents the Serbian and Macedonian form of Johanna, the feminine counterpart of the biblical Johannes. Its Hebrew roots give it the meaning 'God is gracious'. A common diminutive for Jovana is Jovanka, while the masculine form is Jovan.

Where does the name Jovana come from?

The name Jovana originated as the feminine variant of Johannes and has its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan. This name is composed of the Hebrew elements 'jô' for 'God' and 'ḥnn' for 'to be gracious to someone'. The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Jovana?

The pronunciation of the name Jovana is three syllables and melodious. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'Jo-va-na' [joˈvaːna]. The name begins with a gentle 'Jo', creating a calm atmosphere. The stressed middle syllable provides clarity, while the open '-na' gently fades away. Jovana radiates warmth, melody, and a powerful presence.

When is the name day of Jovana?

The name day of Jovana 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, Jovana enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,740th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 264. In the last ten years, Jovana has been given as a first name approximately 230 times, placing it 1,470th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,429th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jo / Joca / Joci / Jocko / Joja / Jojo / Joka / Jokac / Joki / Joko / Jole / Joska / Jova / Jovance / Jovani / Jovanica / Jovanka / Jovi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jovana Crnogorac (Serbian cyclist)
• Jovana Damnjanović (Serbian footballer)
• Jovana Damnjanovic (Serbian footballer)
• Jovana Gavrilović (Serbian actress)
• Jovana Gogic (Serbian volleyball player)
• Jovana Jaksic (Tennis player from Serbia)
• Jovana Jankovic (Serbian presenter)
• Jovana Marjanovic (Serbian model)
• Jovana Mrkic (Footballer from Montenegro)
• Jovana Nikolić (Serbian singer)
• Jovana Pasic (Indian basketball player)
• Jovana Rad (Basketball player from Serbia)
• Jovana Risovic (Serbian handball player)
• Jovana Sretenovic (Footballer from Yugoslavia)
• Jovana Stevanović (Serbian volleyball player)
• Jovana Stevanovic (Serbian volleyball player)
• Jovana Stojiljkovic (Serbian handball player)
• Jovana Vesovic (Serbian volleyball player)
• Jovana Vojinovic (Serbian chess player)
• Jovana Švonja (Serbian model)