Jaana Explained

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

• 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

• Jaana the druid, fictional character in Ultima game series.

Notes and References

1. Book: Nancy L. Coleman. Olav Veka. A Handbook of Scandinavian Names. 2010. University of Wisconsin Press. Madison, WI. 9780299248338. 11.