Joanna or Joana?
Two spellings, side by side.
Joanna and Joana are two spellings of the same sound. Joanna is listed with the meaning "Joanna is the feminine form of John, from the Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious'" and Joana with "An English feminine name derived from Joan, which originally stems from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.'". Joanna is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Joanna | Joana |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Joanna is the feminine form of John, from the Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious'. | An English feminine name derived from Joan, which originally stems from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' |
| Origin | Hebrew | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Joan-na | Joa-na |
| Popularity | Popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Joanna and Joana
Is Joanna or Joana more common?
Joanna is more often searched and saved on this site; Joana is also used.
Do Joanna and Joana mean the same?
Joanna: "Joanna is the feminine form of John, from the Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious'". Joana: "An English feminine name derived from Joan, which originally stems from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.'".
How do you say Joanna?
In parts: Joan-na. Joana is said the same way.
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