The name Juana is of Spanish origin.

Juana maria name meaning. Variant for Mary used in English-speaking countries in the 18th century and popular with both Spanish and non-Spanish cultures. It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Wah-na. The name Juana is primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means God Is Gracious.

She was known to English speakers as Joanna. A user from South Carolina US. Origin of the name Juana.

Island of the Blue Dolphins is a book written by the American author Scott ODell about a girl stranded on an island in the Pacific. It is of Latin origin and the meaning of Maria is star of the sea. Juana is a variant of the Hebrew name Jane and the Spanish and Hebrew name Juanita.

J-ua-na ju-ana The baby girl name Juana is pronounced HHW AE-N-aa-. It reflects the Syro-Aramaic name Maryam which is in turn derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Miriam. In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Juana is.

Meaning History. Juanas language of origin is Hebrew. Maria Juana Mary Jane is another name for marihuana because the pronunciation in Spanish is very similar.

Juana Maria the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island. As a result of their similarity and syncretism the Latin original name Maria and the Hebrew-derived Maria combined to form a single name. Revived in the 20th century due to the popularity of West Side Story with its famous ballad.