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Jana: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“freshly gathered fruit”

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جنیٰ

جَنًى

Jana (جنیٰ, Arabic جَنًى) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “freshly gathered fruit”. It comes from the Arabic root ج ن ي. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ج ن ي.

Jana at a glance

Meaning: freshly gathered fruit
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: ja-naa
Syllables: 2
Letters: 4
First letter: J · ج

Meaning of Jana

In English: freshly gathered fruit
اردو میں معنی: تازہ چنا ہوا پھل

Origin and history of Jana

Lane gives janā as fruit fresh gathered; Quran 55:54 says the fruit of the two gardens (janā al-jannatayn) is near at hand.

Rootج ن ي

How to say and write Jana

Say it: ja-naa2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Jana
Urdu: جنیٰ
Original script: جَنًى
Other spellings: Janaa · Janah
Themes: Nature

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Questions about the name Jana

What does the name Jana mean?

Jana means “freshly gathered fruit”. In Urdu: تازہ چنا ہوا پھل. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Jana a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Jana is a girl’s name.

Is Jana a Muslim name?

Yes. Jana is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives janā as fruit fresh gathered; Quran 55:54 says the fruit of the two gardens (janā al-jannatayn) is near at hand.

How do you pronounce Jana?

Say it “ja-naa”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Jana in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Jana is written جنیٰ. In its original script: جَنًى.

What are other spellings of Jana?

Jana is also spelled Janaa, Janah.

Is the meaning of Jana verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.