Jana
Jana is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[7][8]
Biography
Breath of the Wild
Jana is a young Hylian woman who lives at South Akkala Stable in the Akkala Highlands. Starting at 5:00 AM, she tends to the flowers in front of the Stable.[4] She works until 9:00 PM, at which point she sits under a large Tree nearby. If it Rains, she will seek shelter under that same Tree.
Upon first meeting Jana, she will be abrasive towards Link,[9] and she asks him not to bother her as she is thinking about something.[10] Link can speak to her younger sister, Gleema, to learn that Jana likes Armoranths.[11] Upon remembering that this is a secret, Gleema says that Jana will be mad at her again.[12][13]
If Link talks to Jana while he has at least one Armoranth in his Inventory, she asks if he can give it to her.[14] If he does, Jana thanks him and reveals that it is her favorite plant, and since he happened to have one, they could get along with each other.[15]
Jana then asks Link why he came to Akkala, as she believes there is nothing interesting in the Region.[16] If Link responds that he is a traveler or just wandering, Jana will have a request for him.[17] Gleema is a fan of Insects, which Jana does not understand.[18] Supposedly, there is a type of Insect that Gleema wants to see, but she will not tell Jana what it is.[19] Therefore, she asks Link if he could figure out what the Insect is, as Jana wants to know for Gleema's birthday.[20] After this, the "Little Sister's Big Request" Side Quest will begin.
After beginning the Side Quest, Link can ask Jana about Gleema. When asked about her sister during the day, Jana mentions that Gleema is looking for Insects.[6] If it is nighttime when Link asks, Jana states that Gleema is probably asleep.[21] She then reminds Link to find out what the Insect that Gleema wants to see is.[22][23][24]
When Link next speaks to Gleema, she shares that Jana hates dragonflies.[25] Gleema recounts that she was once reading a book about Insects that contained depictions of a Warm Darner, a Cold Darner, and an Electric Darner.[26] However, when she showed the dragonflies to Jana, she said they were creepy and got mad at her.[27] When she remembers that this is a secret, Gleema realizes that Jana is going to get mad at her again.[12] Gleema thinks the only reason Jana found the pictures creepy was because they were close up, and they would be much cuter in real life.[28]
Once Link returns to Jana, she is shocked to hear that Gleema wants to see the three different types of dragonflies.[29] She realizes that the reason Gleema never told her about her wish was due to her hatred of dragonflies.[30] Since it is for Gleema's birthday, Jana asks Link if he could find a Warm Darner, Cold Darner, and an Electric Darner for her.[31]
When Link has collected all three dragonflies, Jana will nervously ask for them.[32] Unfortunately, once she sees them, she is unable to get over her fear and instead asks Link to deliver them to Gleema on her behalf.[33] After receiving the dragonflies, Gleema will excitedly run over to show them to her older sister,[34] much to Jana's horror.[35] After she manages to calm down, Jana decides to reward Link for his help.[36] She then gives him a Silver Rupee.[37] While she is fine with most Insects, she explains that she does not like dragonflies.[38] She takes a deep breath to calm herself,[39] after which the Side Quest will be completed.
When Link approaches Jana after completing the Quest, she will recognize him.[40] In the morning, she remarks that he is up early.[41] At night, she encourages him to stay at South Akkala Stable if he needs somewhere to stay.[42] She also makes comments on the weather, noting if it has cooled down or if it is Raining.[43][44] When Link ends his conversation with her, she tells him to take care.[45]
Link is able to ask Jana several questions.[46] If Link has already started the "From the Ground Up" Side Quest, he is able to ask Jana about Hudson.[47] She says that he mentioned building a town before he left for Lake Akkala.[48] She informs Link that Lake Akkala is east of South Akkala Stable, and she encourages him to check it out if he is curious.[49]
Next, if Link asks Jana who she is, she states that she is the second eldest of her sisters. She works on the flower patch while her older sister Kaifa takes care of the livestock.[4] Jana will also say what Gleema is doing.[6][21] She mentions that, while she does not care about most Insects, there is a certain type that she is unable to stand.[50] If Link chooses to ask about where they are, Jana tells him that they are at South Akkala Stable.[51] East of the Stable, Jana says Link will be able to see both Lake Akkala and the Akkala Sea, but those are the only interesting attractions in the area.[52]
Tears of the Kingdom
Jana remains working at South Akkala Stable with her family.
Occasionally, Jana will stop and look at a picture depicting a Dondon. If Link speaks to her, she will mention the rumors about them and express skepticism, as she does not believe anything she has not seen for herself.[53] However, if Link tells her the truth about Dondons, she will be pleasantly surprised and thank Link for telling her.[54]
Nomenclature
Jana is a feminine form of the name "Jan."[55] In Croatian and Serbian, it is a variation of the name "Ana."[56]
Names in Other Regions | ||
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Language | Names | |
ジュン | ||
茱英 (Zhūyīng) | ||
茱英 (Zhūyīng) | ||
Jun | ||
Jun | ||
Jana | ||
Jun | ||
준 | ||
Jana | ||
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See Also
References
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Other than Father, it's just women here. I don't feel as secure as I'd like to.
— Kaifa (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
What an adorable horse! Go talk to my dad if you want to register it.
— Gleema (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
This sure brings back the memories... You see, I did ring it once. My wife and I rang it together, in fact. And here we are, still happy together, all thanks to that bell.
— Dmitri (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2
I'm Jana, the second eldest. I'm in charge of the flower patch. My big sister, Kaifa, is in the back taking care of the livestock.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
You're the one who brought a picture of the Unity Bell, right? Honestly, I have zero interest in all this stuff about connections. But my little sisters seem to like it, and that makes me happy. So thanks.
— Jana (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2
My little sister, Gleema, is looking for insects around here today.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Jana
— Game Screen (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Jana
— Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
What do YOU want?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I'm thinking about something right now... Can you please not bother me?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
♪Tee heeeee!♪ OK, I'm gonna tell you! Ready? Here it coooooomes! My big sister, Jana, loves armoranth!
— Gleema (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 12.0 12.1
... Oh... That was a secret, wasn't it?! Jana is gonna be mad at me again!
— Gleema (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Awww... I wasn't supposed to tell anyone that my big sister, Jana, loves armoranth. Jana is gonna be mad at me again!
— Gleema (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Hmmm... What's that? What do you have there? That's armoranth, isn't it?! Could you...um...maybe give me some?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Thank you! For you to be walking around with my favorite plant... It seems you and I may just get along after all.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
That said... Akkala is famous for... Well, nothing. So I have to ask... What could you possibly have come here for?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I see... A traveler, eh? In that case, I have a request for you.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
My little sister, Gleema, is a huge fan of insects. I know, I don't get it either.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
But apparently there's a certain insect she's dying to see in real life. She won't tell me about it, though. I suppose there are some things you just can't talk about with those you're closest to.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Anyway, would you mind talking to her and trying to figure out which silly insect she's so crazy about? It's for her birthday... Think of it as a special birthday favor. Ooh, or even a birthday quest. Look, just do it, OK?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 21.0 21.1
My little sister, Gleema, is probably asleep right now.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
But I wonder what kind of insect Gleema wants to see...
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I wonder why she won't tell me about it... Please... Can you ask her for me?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
When she wakes up, will you ask her?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
My big sister, Jana, hates dragonflies!
— Gleema (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I once saw pictures of a warm darner, a cold darner, and an electric darner in a book...
— Gleema (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
But when I showed them to Jana, she said their eyes were creepy and got mad.
— Gleema (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
But I think that's because the pictures were all up close and stuff! I bet real ones are super cute!
— Gleema (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
No... now way! Of all things, she wants to see a gross dragonfly?! A warm darner, a cold darner, AND an electric darner? Three different types?!
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Ugggh... Anything but dragonflies... Just thinking about their eyes makes me feel sick. I see. So Gleema knows that I despise dragonflies, and that's why she wouldn't tell me how much she loves them...
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Well, this is her birthday wish... I didn't have a choice. Bring me a warm darner, cold darner, and electric darner, please. I want to surprise Gleema, so don't tell her about this!
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Have you secured a warm darner, cold darner, and electric darner? *gulp* Right... In that case, may I have them?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
... ... Ewww... BAH! I CAN'T DO THIS! Please give them to her...just...give them to Gleema yourself!
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Hey, Big Sis! Lookee, lookee! It's a real life warm darner! And a cold darner and an electric darner too!! I'll bring 'em over so you can see!
— Gleema (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
HEY! Cut it out!! EEEEEEK!!
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Hey. I've managed to calm down. Somehow. Now then... I must thank you for catching those dragonflies.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Here, take this.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I'm find with most insects. The only ones I simply can't stand are dragonflies. When I think about them looking at me with those evil eyes... *shudder*
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
*sigh* That was rough. OK... I need to take a deep breath.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
So. It's YOU.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
It's so early, but you're already up?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Hey. If you're looking for a place to crash, you can stay here.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
It sure has cooled off, hasn't it?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Hey. Unfortunate weather we're having.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Take care.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
You want to ask me something, don't you?
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
[Hudson?] If you're looking for Hudson the carpenter...
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
He said something about building a village from the ground up. Then he headed off toward Lake Akkala.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Lake Akkala is to the east of here. If you're curious, you should head over there.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
So long as they don't tamper with my flowers, I have no problem with insects. Well...except for one type of insect.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
This is the South Akkala Stable.
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
From just past the farm to the east, you can take in a sweeping view of Lake Akkala and the Akkala Sea. That's about it as far as local attractions go...
— Jana (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Hm? Oh, it's you. Welcome. Have you been to any other stables? There's talk going from stable to stable about some rumored beast. We hung up a picture of it. See? I just don't understand why everybody loves rumors and superstition so much. My rule is never to put stock in something I haven't seen with my own two eyes.
— Jana (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
What? You mean... You've actually seen what's behind all the rumors about that beast? Geez. From the look in your eyes, it seems like you're telling the truth. I thought it was all made up, but I'm kinda happy to find out these animals are out there somewhere. Now the world feels a little...bigger. Thanks for telling me.
— Jana (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ Meaning, origin and history of the name Jana (1) (web archive), behindthename.com, published December 7, 2022, retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ↑ Meaning, origin and history of the name Jana (2) (web archive), behindthename.com, published January 22, 2019, retrieved November 13, 2022.