Unisex name
Zana name meaning
“knowing, knowledgeable”
Zana means “knowing” or “knowledgeable” and comes from Kurdish zana, related to zanîn, meaning to know. It is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Its connection with learning offers a clear association with books and study, reflecting the meaning of the source word.
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Kurdish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Zana mean?
Knowing, knowledgeable
In Turkish: bilen, bilgili
Zana uses a word for being knowledgeable as a personal name. Its meaning can be compared with Bilge or Âlim, although those names have different linguistic origins. It is an independent source word and does not require an invented division into smaller name elements.
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 →
How popular is Zana?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 4provinces
Where is Zana in the top 30?
4 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Zana
It comes from Kurdish zana, “knowing, knowledgeable,” related to the verb zanîn, “to know.”
Double names with Zana
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zana Berivan
Meaning of each name
- Zana: knowing, knowledgeable
- Berivan: a woman who milks livestock
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Rojin Zana
Meaning of each name
- Rojin: daylight, the light of day
- Zana: knowing, knowledgeable
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Zana Selcan
Meaning of each name
- Zana: knowing, knowledgeable
- Selcan: a spirit exuberant like a torrent
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Güzide Zana
Meaning of each name
- Güzide: carefully chosen; distinguished
- Zana: knowing, knowledgeable
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Zana Nadide
Meaning of each name
- Zana: knowing, knowledgeable
- Nadide: rare, exceptional and precious
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Mesude Zana
Meaning of each name
- Mesude: happy, fortunate, blessed with good fortune
- Zana: knowing, knowledgeable
How to pronounce Zana
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zana/ |
Is Zana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Zana is used for both boys and girls. In TÜİK data, 38% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Zana appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zana
Names with related meanings
- İkra♀Read
- Bilge♀Wise, discerning
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zeki♂Quick to understand
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
- Renas♂One who knows the way
- Hikmet♀Wisdom
- Fikret♂Thought
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
Famous people named Zana
- Zana Farqini · b. 1967
- Zana Gümüş · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Zana
What is the meaning of Zana?
Zana means “knowing, knowledgeable”. It comes from Kurdish zana, “knowing, knowledgeable,” related to the verb zanîn, “to know.”
Is Zana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Zana is used for both boys and girls. In TÜİK data, 38% of bearers are male.
Is Zana in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zana nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zana?
Zana is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Zana have?
Zana has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Zana?
Zana appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Zana?
Some ideas: Zana Berivan; Rojin Zana; Zana Selcan.
Famous people named Zana?
Notable people named Zana include Zana Farqini, Zana Gümüş.
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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