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Ioanna

ee-AH-nah

Ioanna is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A Greek variant of the name Joanna, which is a feminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious."”. It currently ranks #8113 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Ioanna Means

A Greek variant of the name Joanna, which is a feminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious."

The Story of Ioanna

This name carries the weight of ancient prayers and modern elegance, whispered across continents and centuries to finally reach you.

Ioanna is a graceful Greek variant of Joanna, itself the feminine form of John, tracing back to the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Its journey began in ancient Judea, traveled through Greek translations, and became a beloved name across the Byzantine Empire and Eastern Orthodox traditions, carrying a profound theological resonance.

To speak Ioanna aloud is to feel a subtle shift, like the opening of an old, treasured book. When you imagine your daughter's future, this name feels like a blessing carried on the wind, a gentle assurance of favor and kindness that will follow her. It’s a sound that feels both wise and full of promise for her.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Personality Traits

IntelligentEmpatheticIndependentElegant

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Peak Year

#23 in 2016

Total Births

572

First Recorded

1972

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