Girl name
Johanna name meaning
“God is gracious”
Johanna is a feminine name ultimately from Hebrew Yōḥānān, meaning “God is gracious.” In European naming, it is the feminine form of Johannes. Johana is a spelling variant of the name, connecting the shorter spelling with the same feminine form and its underlying Hebrew meaning.
What does Johanna mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Johanna
A variant of Johanna, the European feminine form of Johannes. It derives from Hebrew Yōḥānān, expressing God’s graciousness.
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Name combinations with Johanna
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Johanna, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Johanna: God is gracious
- Elsy: God is my oath
- Fero: Frank; free person
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Meaning of each word
- Johanna: God is gracious
- Ribka: bond, binding
- Ivana: God is gracious
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Johanna Sofya
Meaning of each word
- Johanna: God is gracious
- Sofya: wisdom
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Meaning of each word
- Frisca: ancient, of former times
- Johanna: God is gracious
- Marlina: Mary and Magdalene
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Johanna Doortje
Meaning of each word
- Johanna: God is gracious
- Doortje: gift from God
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Meaning of each word
- Johanna: God is gracious
- Michaela: who can equal God?
- Blandina: gentle, pleasing
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How to pronounce Johanna
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦲꦤ꧀ꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮠᮔ᮪ᮔ |
Is Johanna a girl’s name?
Yes, Johanna is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Johanna ranks #1,037 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Elly♀My God is my oath
- Indrawati♀Woman associated with Indra
- Lisa♀God is my oath
- Elisabeth♀God is my oath
- Yohana♀God has shown grace
- Elizabeth♀God is my oath
- Krisna♂♀Black, dark-colored
- Elisa♂♀God is salvation
- Yana♂♀God is gracious
- Eli♀My God is my oath
- Astri♀Divinely beautiful
Famous people named Johanna
- Johanna Masdani · b. 1910
- Johanna Lisapaly
- Johanna Audrey Leatemia · b. 1963
- Johanna Debora Imelda · b. 1968
- Johanna Kristina Naomi Kamesrar
- Johanna O. Latuloma · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Johanna
What is the meaning of Johanna?
Johanna means God is gracious. A variant of Johanna, the European feminine form of Johannes. It derives from Hebrew Yōḥānān, expressing God’s graciousness.
Is Johanna a girl’s name?
Yes, Johanna is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Johanna?
Johanna is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Johanna have?
Johanna has 3 syllables (Jo-han-na) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Johanna?
Johanna ranks #1,037 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Johanna?
Other spellings: Johana.
What full names go well with Johanna?
Some ideas: Johanna Elsy Fero; Johanna Ribka Ivana; Johanna Sofya.
Famous people named Johanna?
Notable people named Johanna include Johanna Masdani, Johanna Lisapaly, Johanna Audrey Leatemia.
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