Joanna

At a Glance: Name: Joanna – Meaning: God is gracious (feminine form of John/Yehochanan) – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: joh-AN-ah

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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

Phonetic: joh-AN-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Joanna mean?

God is gracious (feminine form of john/yehochanan). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Joanna)

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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