Janaina

yah-nah-EE-nah

Form of Yemoja, Yoruba

"mother of fish"

The name Janaina peaked for girls at #16524 in 2002.

Popularity of the name Janaina

• 888 England 2016

The name 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.