| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Origin | Spanish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Jua-na |
Juana is an elegant and timeless name with Spanish origins, perfect for parents seeking a name that carries both history and grace. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanán, meaning "God is gracious" or "gift of God," Juana symbolizes divine blessings and love. As a feminine variant of the popular male name Juan, Juana holds a sense of continuity and tradition.
With its rich historical background and numerous notable bearers, including queens, writers, and artists, Juana exudes strength and femininity. The name's variations like Juanita and Giovanna offer parents flexibility in choosing a nickname that suits their little girl.
In literature and media, fictional characters like Juana the Mad and Juana Banana have added depth to the name's legacy. Whether in real life or the world of imagination, Juana remains a name that commands attention and admiration, making it an excellent choice for parents looking to give their daughter a name that stands the test of time.
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| Juana Azurduy de Padilla | Bolivian revolutionary |
| Juana Barraza | Mexican serial killer |
| Juana Inés de la Cruz | Mexican poet and writer |
| Juana la Loca | Queen of Castile |
| Juana de Pimentel | Spanish noblewoman and poet |
| Juana Romani | Italian painter |
| Juana Victoria | Queen of Spain |
| Juana Manuela Gorriti | Argentine writer |
| Juana Bacallao | Cuban singer |
| Juana López | Mexican actress |
| Juana Acosta | Colombian actress |
| Juana de Arco | Joan of Arc, French historical figure |
| Juana Judith Bustos Ahuite | Chilean sculptor |
| Juana Escobar | Colombian cyclist |
| Juana Iris Goergen | Argentine politician |
| Juana Sujo | Venezuelan actress |
| Juana Belén Gutiérrez de Mendoza | Mexican writer and activist |
| Juana de Vega | Spanish philanthropist |
| Juana Molina | Argentine singer-songwriter |
| Juana the Mad | character in the novel "The Last Queen" by C.W. Gortner |
| Juana Perez | character in the play "Anna in the Tropics" by Nilo Cruz |
| Juana of Naples | character in the play "The Queen" by Robert N. Tate |
| Juana la Ciega | character in the movie "The Captain's Ship" by Eddie Romero |
| Juana | character in the novel "Juana & Lucas" by Juana Medina |
| Juana Ortiz | character in the TV series "Queen of the South" |
| Juana Leon | character in the TV series "El Cid" |
| Juana de Silva | character in the novel "Doña Perfecta" by Benito Pérez Galdós |
| Juana Gutierrez | character in the movie "El Chapo" |
| Juana "Hawkgirl" Hudson | DC Comics character |
| Juana Vargas | character in the movie "Juana Doe" |
| Juana of Castile | character in the novel "The Queen's Vow" by C.W. Gortner |
| Juana Iris | character in the TV series "La Rosa de Guadalupe" |
| Juana Banana | character in the movie "Banana Split" |
| Juana de Arco | Joan of Arc, character in various historical novels |
| Juana Roque | character in the movie "The Passion of the Christ" |
| Juana Dávila | character in the novel "The Death of Artemio Cruz" by Carlos Fuentes |
| Juana la Encantadora | character in the novel "Los años con Laura Díaz" by Carlos Fuentes |
| Juana of Navarre | character in the TV series "Reign" |
| Juana Navarro | character in the TV series "The Swans of the South" |