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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is gracious (feminine form of John/Yehochanan)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- joh-AN-ah
Joanna is a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious" — it's the feminine form of John (Yehochanan). Pronounced joh-AN-ah, it's a timeless, classic name, one that's stayed in steady use rather than tracking a particular decade's trend. If you want a name with a clear, traceable meaning behind it, Joanna offers that.
Meaning & Origin of Joanna
Meaning: God is gracious (feminine form of John/Yehochanan).
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Joanna
joh-AN-ahIPA /dʒoʊˈænə/
Popularity of Joanna
Joanna hit its high point in 1984 at #88, with 3,332 girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #329, with 942 babies named Joanna — still in use, just far below its 1980s peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Joanna mean?
God is gracious (feminine form of John/Yehochanan). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Joanna?
Joanna is pronounced joh-AN-ah (IPA: /dʒoʊˈænə/).
Is Joanna a popular name right now?
Joanna peaked at #88 in 1984 and is ranked #329 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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