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Yohanna

yoh-HAH-nah

Yohanna is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Yohanna is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It's a variation of Johanna.”. It currently ranks #3319 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2022.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Yohanna Means

Yohanna is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It's a variation of Johanna.

The Story of Yohanna

This name traveled from ancient lands, whispered by prophets, until it found its way to you, carrying a promise of grace.

Yohanna is a feminine echo of the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is a name carried across continents and centuries, finding its way through the Silk Road and into the heart of European cultures as Johanna. It speaks of divine favor and enduring kindness, a name that has graced queens and commoners alike.

When you first speak your child's name aloud, 'Yohanna' will feel like a gentle exhale. It carries a quiet strength, the kind that doesn't need to announce itself. You'll feel it when you write it on her first drawing, a simple 'Yohanna,' and know it fits her inherent empathy and the deep well of compassion you already see in her.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateGraciousEmpathetic

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Peak Year

#65 in 2022

Total Births

987

First Recorded

1972

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