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Johanna

joh-HAN-ah

Popularity

#848

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

54,062

Peak Year

#928 in 1984

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Feminine form of *Johannes*, a Latin form of the Hebrew name *Yochanan* meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Johanna Spyri

    Swiss author best known for the Heidi children's stories.

  • Johanna Konta

    Former professional tennis player.

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Personality Traits

GraciousKindIntelligentIndependent

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