Joana
zhoh-AH-nah
The Story of Joana
As a Portuguese form of John, this name carries God's grace, a timeless gift for your daughter.
Joana is the Portuguese and Galician feminine form of John. Its roots trace back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. This name has a long history in the Iberian Peninsula and spread through Portuguese exploration and colonization to many parts of the world, maintaining its elegant and classic appeal.
The name Joana feels like a gentle blessing spoken into existence. There is a soft elegance to its sound that you can imagine using to call your daughter, a sound filled with warmth and divine favor. When you write it on her birth certificate, it will feel like etching a promise of grace and kindness into her life.
What It Means
“A Portuguese and Galician feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.”
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#357 in 2001
Total Births
7,877
First Recorded
1896
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