♀ Name Joanna

Q: What does the name Joanna mean?

Joanna means 'Yahweh is gracious' and 'Yahweh is merciful' (from Hebrew 'yo/יֹו', abbreviation of 'yeho/יְהוֹ' = referring to the Hebrew God + 'ḥanán/חָנַן' = to show favor/to be gracious).

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Joanna is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Joanna come from?

Joanna is a Polish and English variant of the Greek name Iōanna (Ἰωάννα), which derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן).

What does the name Joanna mean?

Joanna means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).

Pronunciation of Joanna

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Variants

Ioanna Joana Yoanna

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Popularity of the name Joanna

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