Stana

The name Stana is a short and pet form of the Slavic names Stanislava and Stanislawa and has its origin in the South Slavic language area. Translated, Stana means 'the famous one', 'the glorious one', or 'the one who enjoys lasting esteem'. The meaning 'the hard Slavic woman' is also common.

What does the name Stana mean?

Stana is a derived form of the names Stanislava and Stanislawa and has its roots in Old Slavic. Literally translated, the name can be described as 'the famous one', 'the glorious one', or 'the one with lasting esteem'. The origin of Stana lies in the Old Slavic words státi (ста́ти), meaning 'to stand, to become', and stani, which stands for 'hardness, stability'. This is complemented by the element sláva (сла́ва), which means 'glory, honor, esteem'. In the South Slavic region, the word stati is often used in the sense of 'to remain standing'. In Serbian tradition, the name was often chosen in the hope that this child would remain and that no further child would follow. It was often given to the youngest child in families with many children. Other variants include Stanca (Polish and Czech), Stanka, Stanica, and Stasja. The male counterpart is Stano.

Where does the name Stana come from?

Stana is a feminine name of Old Slavic origin that carries meanings such as 'the hard Slavic woman' or 'the famous one'.

How do you pronounce Stana?

Stana has a clear, two-syllable pronunciation. It is generally pronounced as 'Sta-na' [ˈstaːna]. The name begins with the stable consonant cluster 'St', and the long A in the first syllable gives it a melodic breadth. The open '-na' at the end provides a harmonious and rounded sound. Thus, Stana presents itself as clear and powerful – structured in the middle, with a soft ending.

When is the name day of Stana?

The name day of Stana is celebrated on December 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Stana is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female names. Its best placement was in 2007 at rank 1,198. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times as a first name, leading to a 5,046th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 5,387th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Stan / Stani / Stanica / Stanoschka

Similar first names

Famous people

• Stana Duric-Klajn (Yugoslav pianist)
• Stana Izbasa (Romanian singer)
• Stana Katic (actress)