Find out how popular the first name Jowana has been for the last 10 years (from 1975 to 1984) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jowana by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Jowana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1984, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jowana.

The history of the first name Jowana

The name Jowana is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region and the Islamic culture. It is a feminine form of the name Jawan, which means "young" or "youth" in Arabic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jowana can be found in ancient Islamic texts and manuscripts from the 7th century AD. It was a name given to women during the early days of Islam, reflecting the cultural significance of youth and vitality in that society.

In the 10th century, a renowned Arabic poet and scholar named Jowana al-Mutanabbi was born in Kufa, present-day Iraq. Her works greatly influenced the development of Arabic literature and poetry during the Abbasid Caliphate.

During the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt in the 13th century, there was a notable figure named Jowana al-Majnuna, who was known for her exceptional skills in calligraphy and her contributions to the arts.

In the 16th century, Jowana al-Andalusia, a celebrated musician and singer from the Andalusian region of Spain, gained recognition for her mesmerizing performances and compositions that blended Arabic and Moorish musical traditions.

Another historical figure bearing the name Jowana was Jowana al-Baghdadi, a renowned scholar and philosopher from Baghdad in the 11th century. Her writings on metaphysics and Islamic theology had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of the time.

While the name Jowana has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other regions and cultures over the centuries, reflecting the diversity and influence of these traditions.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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