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Joann

joh-ANN

Popularity

#3090

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

157,397

Peak Year

#4,518 in 1942

First Recorded

1891

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant of Joan, the medieval feminine form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'.

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JoAnnie

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • JoAnn Falletta

    American conductor, music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic

  • Joann Lublin

    American journalist and author

Nicknames

JoAnnie

Spelling Variations

JoanneJoan

Similar Names

JaneJeanSusanDiane

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateGenerousLoyal

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