Ivana
GirlSouth Slavic
Ivana is a girl name of South Slavic origin meaning "God is gracious, a divine gift".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
South Slavic
Religion
Christian
Popularity
3 / 100
Syllables
3
Length
5 letters
Meaning
God is gracious, a divine gift
Etymology
Feminine form of Ivan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan via Greek Ioannes and Latin Johannes, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Famous People Named Ivana
- Ivana Trump — Czech-American businesswoman (1949–2022)
- Ivana Miličević — Bosnian actress
- Ivana — Bulgarian female singer
- Ivana Spagna — Italian singer (born 1954)
- Ivana Chýlková — Czech actress
Frequently Asked Questions About Ivana
What does the name Ivana mean?
Ivana means "God is gracious, a divine gift", and is of South Slavic origin.
What is the origin of the name Ivana?
Ivana originates from South Slavic, commonly used in Balkans.
Is Ivana a boy or girl name?
Ivana is typically used as a girl name.
What religion is the name Ivana associated with?
Ivana is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Ivana?
Yes — notable people named Ivana include Ivana Trump (Czech-American businesswoman, 1949–2022), Ivana Miličević (Bosnian actress), Ivana (Bulgarian female singer), Ivana Spagna (Italian singer, born 1954) and Ivana Chýlková (Czech actress).
Last updated: June 2026