Dejana

Dejana is the female form of the name Dejan. The name can be translated as 'the one who acts,' 'the worker,' or 'the honest one.'

What does the name Dejana mean?

The name Dejana is considered the female variant of Dejan. It means 'the one who acts,' 'the worker,' or 'the honest one.' Its origins are found in Old Slavic, derived from the words dějati, which means 'to do,' 'to make,' 'to accomplish,' 'to create,' 'to work,' or 'to act,' as well as dějanĭje (дѣꙗниѥ), which means 'document,' 'action,' or 'complaint.' Male forms include Deyan and Diyan.

Where does the name Dejana come from?

Dejana is an Old Slavic female first name, meaning 'the one who acts.' The etymology derives from Old Slavic expressions: dějati means 'to do, to make, to accomplish, to create, to work, to act,' while dějanĭje (дѣꙗниѥ) stands for 'document, action, complaint.' The name is common in various Slavic languages, including Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian.

How do you pronounce Dejana?

Dejana is pronounced approximately as 'Deh-yah-nah.'

Popularity

In Germany, Dejana is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2005 when it reached 882nd place. Over the last ten years, Dejana has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,573rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,199th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ana / Deja / Deji / Dejka / Dejo / Deni / Deschi / Jana

Famous people

• Dejana Erić (singer)
• Dejana Kosarac (biathlete from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Dejana Rosuljaš (television presenter)