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Joanna

joh-AN-uh

Popularity

#329

falling

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".

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Numerology

3

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.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

GracefulKindIntelligentCompassionate

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