Girl name
Ivana name meaning
“God has shown grace”
Ivana means “God has shown grace.” It is the feminine form of Ivan in Slavic languages, ultimately tracing back to Hebrew Yohanan. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it belongs to the same broad European name family as Ivan and Jan.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,872
What does Ivana mean?
God has shown grace
In Turkish: Tanrı lütuf gösterdi
Through Ivan, Ivana is related to Johannes, John and Jean. Its inherited meaning refers to divine favour or generosity. Yohana belongs to the same broad name family, while Ivana preserves the feminine formation characteristic of several Slavic languages.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin of the name Ivana
Ivana is the feminine form of Ivan in Slavic languages. Ivan ultimately belongs to the Hebrew Yohanan name family, expressing that God has shown grace.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Ivana in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | I |
How to pronounce Ivana
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯvana/ |
Is Ivana a girl’s name?
Yes, Ivana is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ivana does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ivana
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Ivana
- Ivana Sert · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Ivana
What is the meaning of Ivana?
Ivana means “God has shown grace”. Ivana is the feminine form of Ivan in Slavic languages. Ivan ultimately belongs to the Hebrew Yohanan name family, expressing that God has shown grace.
Is Ivana a girl’s name?
Yes, Ivana is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ivana in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ivana nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ivana?
Ivana is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Ivana have?
Ivana has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ivana?
Ivana does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Ivana?
Notable people named Ivana include Ivana Sert.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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