Joanna
Meaning of Joanna
Joanna is a classic and elegant name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious." It has been a popular choice for girls over the years, maintaining a steady presence in baby name rankings in the United States. Pronounced as jo-AH-nuh (/dʒoʊˈænə/), Joanna is often associated with warmth and kindness, reflecting its biblical roots where Joanna was one of the women who supported Jesus' ministry. The name has several variations, including Johanna and Joana, offering parents flexibility in choosing a form that best fits their preference. In recent years, Joanna has consistently ranked within the top 400 names for newborn girls in the U.S., demonstrating its enduring appeal and timeless charm.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as jo-AH-nuh (/dʒoʊˈænə/)
British English
- Pronunced as jo-AH-nuh (/dʒoʊˈanə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Joanna
| Dame Joanna Lumley is a multi-talented British actress, presenter, and activist known for her award-winning role in Absolutely Fabulous and her contributions to television and theater. |
| Joanna Jędrzejczyk is a Polish former professional mixed martial artist and Muay Thai kickboxer, known for her record-breaking achievements in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). |
| Joanna Caroline Newsom is an American singer-songwriter and actress known for her classical harp training and indie music career. |
| Joanna Gaines is a well-known American interior designer, TV personality, and author, famous for co-hosting the home renovation show Fixer Upper with her husband Chip Gaines. |
| Joanna Krupa is a Polish-born American model and actress, recognized for her role as the host and head judge of Polish Top Model and appearances on reality TV shows like Dancing with the Stars and The Real Housewives of Miami. |
| Joanna Hogg is a renowned British film director and screenwriter known for her critically acclaimed films, including The Souvenir and its sequel, The Souvenir Part II. |
| Joanna Pajkowska - Joanna "Asia" Pajkowska is a highly accomplished Polish sailor and captain, known for her extensive experience and impressive solo sailing achievements, including the first singlehanded non-stop circumnavigation by a Polish female sailor in 2018. |
| Mrs. Joanna Stephens, a British inventor, created a successful medicine for bladder stones and was paid £5,000 by the UK parliament for revealing the recipe, leading to further analysis and potential influence on the development of modern biochemistry. |
| Joanna Patricia Toch is a British Olympian and practicing barrister. |
| Joanna Rees is a venture capitalist and founder of Venture Strategy Partners and VSP Capital, who also ran for Mayor of San Francisco in 2011. |
| Joanna II of Naples - Joanna II, the reigning Queen of Naples from 1414 until her death, was also known as the Queen of Jerusalem, Sicily, and Hungary. |
| Joanna Sampson is a former American artistic gymnast who made history as the first gymnast in the Michigan program to score a perfect 10.0 on floor exercise in a postseason competition in 2014. |
| Joanna Hausmann Jatar is a Venezuelan actress, comedian, and television writer known for her popular YouTube videos and work on Univision's Flama, and she currently serves as the head writer for Hamster and Gretel. |
| Joanna Vassa, the daughter of former slave and anti-slavery advocate Olaudah Equiano, had her grave in Abney Park Cemetery listed in 2008, but little is known about her life. |
| Joanna Horodyńska is a Polish model turned television stylist and presenter, as well as a clothing collection designer. |
