Joanna

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Joanna means "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor" in Hebrew.
Pronunciation
jo-AN-ah or jo-AN-uh
jo-AN-ə(English)
yaw-AN-na(Polish)
Popularity
Joanna is a moderately popular name around the world. It ranks #270 in the United States, #13 in Spain, and #35 in Poland. It is also popular in other European countries like Germany and Sweden.

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Joanna Name meanings & History

Joanna means "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor" in Hebrew. English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ἰωάννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see John). This is the spelling used in the English New Testament, where it belongs to a follower of Jesus who is regarded as a saint. In the Middle Ages in England it was used as a Latinized form of Joan (the usual feminine form of John) and it became common as a given name in the 19th century. Joanna is a versatile name that is suitable for many different personalities. It can be used for a baby girl or a woman of any age. The name is often associated with intelligence, strength, and kindness.

Zodiac Sign of Joanna: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Joanna:

J: Judicial,Justice,Joy,Journal,Journey,Jester

O: Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious

A: Action,Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Assertive

N: Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nagging,Neat,Nervous,Nice,Nutrition

Joanna is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Joanna include actress Joanna Lumley, musician Joanna Newsom, and author Joanna Trollope.

2.) Joanna (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: God is gracious

Other Forms: Joana, Joannah


3.) JOANNA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Latinate form of Joan (God is gracious). See JOAN. (JO-AH-NAH)


4.) JOANNA (Female)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: Feminine form of Joanan, which is from the Hebrew Yochanan, a short form of yehochanan (the Lord has been gracious). The name was borne by the wife of Chuza, King Herod’s steward. She was among the women who visited Jesus’ tomb after his death, only to discover it was empty. (LUKE 8) Var: Joannah. (JO-AH-NAH)


5.) Joanna (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) forms of Joan. See also Yoana.

Other Forms: Janka, Jhoana, Jo-Ana, Jo-Anie, Jo-Anna, Jo-Annie, Joahna, Joanah, Joananna, Joandra, Joanka, Joannah, Joayna, Joeana, Joeanah, Joeanna, Joeannah, Joena, Joenah, Joenna, Joennah


6.) JOANNA (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Middle Latin feminine form of Joannes (God is gracious). See JOHN (Male Names). Var: Joann, Jo Ann, Jo Anna, Joanne, Jo Anne. (JOAN-NAH)


7.) JOANNA (Female)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: Middle Latin feminine form of Joannes (God is gracious), a name derived from the Greek loannes, which is from the Hebrew yehohanan (Yahweh is gracious). Pet: Joanka, Joanny. (YO-HAHN-NAH)


8.) JOANNA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Middle Latin feminine form of Joannes (God is gracious). The name is derived from the Greek loannes, a derivative of the Hebrew Yehanan, which is a short form of Yehohanan, itself derived from yehohanan (Yahweh is gracious). Var: Joanne. Short: Jo. (JO-ANNAH)


9.) Joanna (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) kind

Other Forms: Jo, Joeanna, Johannah, Josie


10.) Joanna (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "God is gracious"

Scripts: etc.(Japanese Kanji)
יוחנה
如杏奈,

Pronunciation: JO-AHN-NAH
jo-AN-ah or jo-AHN-ah


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Description: "God is gracious". From Japanese 如 (jo) meaning "to seem", 杏 (an) meaning "apricot" combined with 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree". Other kanji combinations are possible.Usage of this name is, most likely, influenced by the name Joanna. Joanna is predominantly used in the United States and Great Britain, but it is also used in other countries, such as Canada, Australia, and Poland.

Famous People

Joanna Lumley (British actress), Joanna Gaines (American HGTV star), Princess Joanna of Belgium (member of the Belgian royal family).

Related Names to Joanna

Johanna, Joanne, Jana, Janina, Jane

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