Search names
Janaina
OriginForm of Yemoja, Yoruba
Meaning"mother of fish"
About Janaina
Janaina is a name used by Brazilians and Caribbean people to refer to a Yoruba goddess of pregnancy and motherhood but also the Virgin Mary.
Pronounced jah-nah-EE-nah.
As of October 2026, Janaina ranked #16524 in US births in 2002 SSA.
Editor's take: The name Janaina is a girl's name meaning "mother of fish".
Janaina on lists
Janaina in pop culture
- Janaina is a name with African/Yoruba origins
a variant of Yemonja ("Iemanjá" in portuguese). Yemonja is an orisha, a patron spirit, of the oceans and rivers, the protector of women, children, fisherman and shipwreck survivors. She is often depicted as a mermaid, and is associated with the moon, waters, motherhood, love, and healing.
Save Janaina
Save to list