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Jovana

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Pronounced yoh-VAH-nah /joʊˈvɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Serbian/Slavic feminine of Jovan (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Jovana is the Slavic feminine of John. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yoh-VAH-nah').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Slavic
MeaningThe Serbian/Slavic feminine of Jovan (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2025)#11374 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,048

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119752025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jovana is the Serbian and Slavic feminine of Jovan — the South Slavic form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A lyrical, classic name across the Balkans and Hispanic worlds (said 'yoh-VAH-nah'; nicknames Jova, Vana).

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Latino families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Jovana is its lyrical Serbian/Slavic feminine (from Jovan) — a classic name (said 'yoh-VAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Jovana — root etymology

Variations

JovannaGiovannaYovana

Nicknames

Jova

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If you like Jovana…

Giovanna— the Italian feminine of John
Johanna— a fellow 'God is gracious' girls' name
Ivana— a kin Slavic girls' name
Jovanna— a fellow spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jovana mean?

Jovana is the Slavic feminine of John — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jovana?

It's said yoh-VAH-nah /joʊˈvɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jovana a boy or girl name?

Jovana is a girl's name.

How popular is Jovana?

Jovana is a rare name in the U.S.

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