Johanna
Johanna is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Latin origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Latin |
| Pronunciation | yoh-HAH-nuh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Sweden |
Meaning and origin of Johanna
Johanna is the Latin feminine form of Johannes, John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. It has been widely used in Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and Finland for centuries, where it is pronounced with a y sound. English speakers often say it with a j. The Swiss author Johanna Spyri, who wrote Heidi, is a well-known bearer. Short forms include Hanna, Jo and the German Hanni.
Is Johanna a Christian name?
Johanna is a Christian name in origin, a feminine form of John; the related Joanna appears in the Gospel of Luke.
How popular is Johanna?
Popular in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia; occasional in English.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Johanna mean?
Johanna means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via Latin origin.
Is Johanna a Christian name?
Johanna is a Christian name in origin, a feminine form of John; the related Joanna appears in the Gospel of Luke.
How do you pronounce Johanna?
Johanna is pronounced yoh-HAH-nuh.
Is Johanna a boy or girl name?
Johanna is usually a girl name.