Ioana
Meaning of Ioana
Ioana is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It has its origins in Romania and is pronounced as yoh-AH-nah (/joˈana/). This name may also be spelled as Ioanna or Ioanina. In recent years, Ioana has gained popularity in the United States, with 6 occurrences in 2021 and ranking at number 13,431. Furthermore, it ranked as high as number 10 in previous years, such as 2005 and 2003. Ioana carries an elegant and exotic charm, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Romanian
- Pronunced as yoh-AH-nah (/joˈana/)
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Notable People Named Ioana
| Ioana Mihăilă - Ioana Mihaila is a Romanian endocrinologist and politician who served as Romania's Minister of Health. |
| Ioana Cristina Goicea is a Romanian-born violinist and violin professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. |
| Ioana Pârvulescu - Ioana Parvulescu is a Romanian writer who teaches modern literature at the University of Bucharest. |
| Ioana Ignat is a Romanian singer who rose to fame on the singing competition Vocea Romaniei. |
| Ioana Tudoran is a retired Romanian rower who won Olympic bronze, world championship silver and three European titles. |
| Ioana Cristina Rotaru is a Romanian rower who won Olympic gold in 2004 and bronze in 2008 in the women's eight. |
| Ioana Muresan is a retired Romanian volleyball player who played for Romania's women's national team. |
