Joanna
Joanna is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Greek and Latin origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek and Latin |
| Written as | Ἰωάννα |
| Pronunciation | joh-AN-uh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Poland, Greece |
Meaning and origin of Joanna
Joanna is the Latin form of the Greek Ioanna, the feminine of Ioannes, John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. In the Gospel of Luke, Joanna, wife of Chuza, a steward of Herod, is one of the women who supported Jesus and who found the empty tomb on Easter morning. The name was revived in English in the nineteenth century and is also standard in Polish as Joanna.
Is Joanna a Christian name?
Joanna is a New Testament name: she appears in Luke 8 and Luke 24 among the women who followed Jesus and witnessed the empty tomb.
How popular is Joanna?
Well established in English-speaking countries and very common in Poland.
Gifts with the name Joanna
- Joanna name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joanna mean?
Joanna means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek and Latin origin.
Is Joanna a Christian name?
Joanna is a New Testament name: she appears in Luke 8 and Luke 24 among the women who followed Jesus and witnessed the empty tomb.
How do you pronounce Joanna?
Joanna is pronounced joh-AN-uh.
Is Joanna a boy or girl name?
Joanna is usually a girl name.