Joanna
joh-AN-uh
Popularity
#329
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
111,062
Peak Year
#3,353 in 1984
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious".
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Joanna Lumley
English actress, presenter, and activist.
Joanna Newsom
American musician, singer-songwriter, and actress.
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