Jaana
Appearance
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Jaana is a feminine given name, the feminine version of Jaan, the short form of Marianne, and a pet form of Johanna.[1] It is common in Estonia and Finland.
People
[edit]- Jaana Bäck (b. 1961), Finnish plant ecologist, professor
- Jaana Padrik (born 1958), Estonian journalist and politician
- Jaana Pelkonen (born 1977), Finnish politician and television host
- Jaana Kunitz (born 1972), Finnish ballroom dancer
- Jaana Saarinen (born 1955), Finnish actress
- Jaana Savolainen (born 1964), Finnish, cross-country skier
In fiction
[edit]- Jaana the druid, fictional character in Ultima game series.
References
[edit]- ^ Nancy L. Coleman; Olav Veka (2010). A Handbook of Scandinavian Names. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 11. ISBN 9780299248338.