Zorana

Meaning of Zorana

Zorana is a melodic Slavic name—pronounced zoh-RAH-nah—rooted in the Serbian word for “dawn,” and it carries the luminous spirit of a new beginning. Its very sound conjures golden skies and the gentle promise of daybreak, painting a picture of hope ready to unfold. Though it never topped the charts in the United States, a quiet wave of Zoranas flickered into nurseries throughout the 1970s—hovering around the 700s in rank—and lent a sprinkle of exotic charm to playdates and storytimes alike. That modest yet steady popularity speaks to the name’s adventurous flair—perfect for a little girl destined to chart her own course. Saying Zorana aloud feels like greeting the morning sun: warm, bright, and full of promise. In choosing it, parents offer their daughter a name that shines as brilliantly as she will.

Pronunciation

Serbian

• Pronunced as zoh-RAH-nah (/zoːˈraːna/)

• Zara
• Zena
• Zora
• Zaria
• Zelena
• Zarina
• Zoya