Yanina

Slavic variation of Jana, feminine variation of John

"God is gracious"

Yanina Origin and Meaning

The name Yanina is a girl's name.

Yanina is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It's primarily recognized as a Slavic form of Jane or Janet, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name is particularly popular in Russia, Poland, and other Eastern European countries. Yanina is also the name of a city in Greece (typically spelled Ioannina), providing an additional geographical connection. With its melodic sound and flowing rhythm created by the three syllables, Yanina carries an elegant, international appeal. The name strikes a balance between familiarity and uniqueness in Western contexts, while maintaining strong cultural roots in Eastern Europe. Its soft sounds and feminine ending make it both graceful and distinctive.

Famous People Named Yanina

• Yanina "Janina" Boleslavovna Zhejmo Belarusian actress
• Yanina Wickmayer Belgian tennis player
• Yana "Yanina" Batyrshina Russian Olympic rhythmic gymnast
• Yanina Alicia González Jorgge Miss Paraguay 2004
• Irina Yanina Kazakh nurse and Chechen War heroine