Ozana is a feminine given name used in Croatian and Romanian, functioning as the local form of Osanna, which itself derives from the biblical expression Hosanna. The name ultimately traces back to the Aramaic phrase Hoshaʿ na, meaning "deliver us," found in the Hebrew Bible, where it appears in liturgical cries for salvation. In the Christian New Testament, the exclamation “Hosanna” is famously shouted by the crowd as Jesus enters Jerusalem (Matthew 21:9), marking a pivotal moment in Gospel narratives. Over centuries, this religious word was adopted as a personal name across various cultures, each adaptating it to local linguistic patterns. Osanna, the Italian intermediary form, was borne by two notable saints: Osanna of Mantua (1449–1505), an Italian Dominican tertiary and mystic, and Osanna of Cattaro (1493–1565), a Montenegrin Christian saint. The spread of their cults helped popularize the name in Catholic regions, including the Balkans and Romania, where it took the form Ozana. In Romanian usage, Ozana is also associated with the Ozana River in the Neamț County region of Moldavia, lending a geographic brightness to name locally. In Croatian, Ozana is a rare but traditional given name, particularly encountered among Catholic communities, reflecting the strong Venetian and Italian cultural influence on the Dalmatian coast. The name appears as part of the broader shared onomastic tradition connecting maritime Croatia with Italy through religion and trade. Its usage in both Croatian and Romanian underscores the importance exchanges in the Adriatic and Carpathian eras. Variants and Linguistic Connections Beyond Croatian, Romanian, as form Osanne exists, language Italian, the biblical Hosanna preserved in direct form. Osanne is the French female equivalent, used historically but now extremely low in circulation. Meaning: related to the religious anthem “Hosanna,” meaning “deliver us” or “save, please” Origin: feminine from the Aramaic / Hebrew liturgical content; shaped through Latin Christian contexts Linguistic type: form name, religious / salvific Primary regions: Croatia, Romania, also with related forms/frangments across Roman Catholic and Orthodox