What is the origin of the name Joana?

Joana is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Joana?

Joana is currently ranked #2582 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Joana?

Joana is pronounced zhoh-AH-nah.

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GirlHebrew

Joana

zhoh-AH-nah

Popularity

#2582

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

7,877

Peak Year

#357 in 2001

First Recorded

1896

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

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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Jo Ana

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Numerology

The Builder

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

Nicknames

Jo Ana

Spelling Variations

Joanna Johanna Giovanna

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Personality Traits

GracefulKindIntelligentIndependent

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