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Ioana

yo-AH-nah

Popularity

#14102

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

86

Peak Year

#10 in 2003

First Recorded

1993

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Romanian form of the Hebrew name Yochanan, Ioana means 'God is gracious.' It's a popular name in Eastern Europe.

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IoAnaAnnaIona

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

IoAnaAnnaIona

Spelling Variations

JoanaIvanaGiovanna

Similar Names

ArianaElianaSerenaSophiaOlivia

Personality Traits

CompassionateKindGentleOptimisticCreative

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