Gracious
Yovana is a feminine form of Jovan, the South Slavic equivalent of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, signifying that God has been gracious or merciful.
Less common today
Yovana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,531 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Serbian professional volleyball player
Serbian television presenter
