Janna
Janna is a Muslim girl name meaning “Paradise, garden”.
| Meaning | Paradise, garden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | جنة |
| Pronunciation | JAN-nah |
| Arabic root | ج ن ن (j-n-n) — to cover, to conceal |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Janna
Janna is a spelling of Jannah, the Arabic word for garden and, in Islam, for Paradise. The root j-n-n means to cover, because a lush garden is covered with trees. The spelling Janna is common in Europe and the Americas; note that it is also used, unrelated, as a European short form of Johanna.
Is Janna a Muslim name?
Yes. Janna (Jannah) is used by Muslim families as a name meaning Paradise.
Is Janna in the Quran?
Al-jannah (the Garden) is mentioned many times in the Quran, as in 'hasten to forgiveness from your Lord and a garden as wide as the heavens and the earth' (Quran 3:133).
Where is the name Janna used?
Used by Muslim families worldwide, especially in the West.
Gifts with the name Janna
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Janna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janna mean?
Janna means 'Paradise, garden'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Janna a Muslim name?
Yes. Janna (Jannah) is used by Muslim families as a name meaning Paradise.
How do you write Janna in Arabic?
Janna is written جنة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Janna?
Janna is pronounced JAN-nah.
Is Janna mentioned in the Quran?
Al-jannah (the Garden) is mentioned many times in the Quran, as in 'hasten to forgiveness from your Lord and a garden as wide as the heavens and the earth' (Quran 3:133).