Name:
Joanna
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Joanna is a variant of 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-AN-É™
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
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Famous Joanna:
Joanna Barnes : actress
Joanna Burger : writer
Joanna Cassidy : actress
Joanna Garcia : actress
Joanna Kerns : actress
Joanna Macy : writer
Joanna Paul : writer
Joanna Trollope : writer