Name:
Jo
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Jo is a diminutive of Josephine, Joanna, but most frequently Joan. Joan originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It is a feminine form of John and as a female name has been used since the 17th century. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, a French heroine who led the French army in the Hundred Years' War. She was burned by the English at the stake for heresy and later on declared a martyr.
Pronunciation:
JO
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Joe
Famous Jo:
Jo Van Fleet : actress
Jo Hartley : actress
Jo Ann Harris : actress
Jo Page : actress