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Zhanna

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Pronounced ZHAH-nah /ˈʒɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: The Russian Zhanna, a form of Jeanne/Joan (feminine of John), from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' Warm and worldly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Russian classic: Zhanna is a form of Joan, 'God is gracious' (said 'ZHAH-nah'). Warm and worldly.

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Origin MediumRussian

MeaningThe Russian Zhanna, a form of Jeanne/Joan (feminine of John), from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' Warm and worldly.

U.S. rank (2023)#17571 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zhanna is a Russian form of Joan/Jeanne, tracing to the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' Familiar in Russia and rare in the U.S., it carries a gentle classic meaning (said 'ZHAH-nah').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Russia. Extremely rare, warm, and worldly.

Did you know? Zhanna is the Russian form of Jeanne/Joan -- the feminine of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious' -- a warm, worldly classic, which we note honestly (said 'ZHAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References -- Zhanna — Russian form of Jeanne/Joan. audio_use_respelling true.

Variations

JannaZannaJeanne

Nicknames

ZhaNana

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If you like Zhanna…

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Joan— the English form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zhanna mean?

Zhanna is the Russian form of Jeanne/Joan (feminine of John), 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Zhanna?

It's said ZHAH-nah /ˈʒɑː.nə/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zhanna a boy or girl name?

Zhanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Zhanna?

Zhanna is an extremely rare name in the U.S.