Bojana

Bojana is a feminine given name widely used in South Slavic communities, including Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, and North Macedonia, as well as among diaspora populations in Europe and beyond. It is generally regarded as the feminine form of Bojan, linked to the Slavic root boj, meaning battle or war, and is associated with strength or valor. The usual pronunciation is BOH-yah-nah, with the stress on the first syllable.

Notable bearers include Bojana Novaković, a Serbian-Australian actress known for stage and screen work in Australia and internationally. The name is common across the region and continues to be used in contemporary naming practices, reflecting cultural and linguistic heritage.