Zeljana

The first name Zeljana, also known as Željana, carries the beautiful meaning "the desired one" or "the longed-for one."

What does the name Zeljana mean?

Zeljana, or Željana, has the appealing meaning "the desired one" or "the longed-for one." The name is derived from the Serbo-Croatian term žȅlja (жеља), which means "dream, wish, longing, desire." The name is especially common in Croatia but can also be found in other South Slavic countries. Similar variants include Zelja and Zeljka, while the male counterpart is Zeljan.

Where does the name Zeljana come from?

The name Zeljana has its origins in the Old Slavic and Serbo-Croatian languages and means "the desired one" or "the longed-for one." It is composed of the Old Slavic word žȅlja (жеља), which means "dream, wish, longing, desire." The languages in which this name appears include Bosnian, Yugoslav, Croatian, Serbian, Slavic, Slovenian, and other South Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Zeljana?

Zel-ja-na

Popularity

In Germany, Zeljana is one of the rarer first names. In 2012, the name reached 3,656th place on the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Zeljana was given as a first name in Germany fewer than ten times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name. The global popularity and frequency of Zeljana is also reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Ana-zeki / Zeljka