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Comments and insights on the name Jayna: | Edit

When searching for a name for our daughter, I came across this name, and I thought it fit perfectly. My husband and I have been trying to have children for almost 10 years! The meaning of Jayna is Blessing from Jehovah, so I think it's perfect!!! We are going to use the middle name Leigh.

Personal experiences with the name Jayna: | Edit

I have never known a Jayna personally, but I have known of one, and she was a great role model as far as I'm concerned.

Nicknames for Jayna: | Edit

Jay, Jaybird, Jay Jay, JJ, Jayna love, Jayna bug...

Meanings and history of the name Jayna: | Edit

It has an English origin, and means Blessed gift from our Father, or Blessing from Jehovah.

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My name is Jayna and i love being called by it. Ive heard many things about its origins from being hindu to french. my mother called me by it after seeing that it was a form of eujayna, eugenie, but im not completely sure. Alls i know is i like having a rare name and even though people call be jenna and jane sometimes its worth it. its unique :)