What is the origin of the name Jovanna?

Jovanna is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jovanna?

Jovanna is currently ranked #5681 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jovanna?

Jovanna is pronounced joh-VAH-nah.

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GirlHebrew

Jovanna

joh-VAH-nah

Popularity

#5681

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,182

Peak Year

#204 in 2001

First Recorded

1935

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Feminine form of Jovan, a Serbian form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Jo Vanna Jovie

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Jo Vanna Jovie

Spelling Variations

Giovanna Jovana Johanna

Similar Names

Julianna Arianna Viviana

Personality Traits

KindGenerousOptimisticCreative

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