Ioana name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew, Hawaiian and Old Norse
Usage: Bulgarian and Romanian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Ioana io(a)-na
Meaning: Yahweh is Gracious
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Ioana meaning and origin

What does Ioana mean?

The rare girl name Ioana is originated from Hawaiian, Old Norse and Hebrew, Ioana means "Yahweh is Gracious" is used commonly in Romanian and Bulgarian. Ioana is variation of immutable and frequently used Iona.

Iona is variation of JeanneIone. Meaning of Iona is Scottish Island, God is Merciful and Amethyst is used in Irish, Scottish and English is rooted from Old Greek, Hebrew and Old Norse.

Ioana is a variant form of evergreen and biblical Joanna. Joanna is version of perpetual, biblical and dominant Jeanne. Joanna is English and Portuguese cognate of Johanna. Also Joanna is form of Jane in English and Polish languages.

Joanna is also English and Polish form of Joan. Origin of Unwonted Joanna is in Hebrew, meaning of Joanna is "God is Merciful and Gift from God". Ioana is variation of frequently used, conifer and biblical Joan.

Joan is variant of JeanJohn. Also Joan is a version of venerable, biblical and desirable Joanna. Joan is equivalent of Johanna in English language. Also Joan is Swedish form of Ióan.

Origin of Unfamiliar Joan is in Hebrew language, meaning of Joan is "God is Merciful and God is Gracious". Ioana is a variation of venerable and admired Jane. Jane is version of JeanneJean.

Also Jane is variation of biblical, well-liked and timeless Joan. Jane is short version of names ending in "Jane". Jane is effeminate version of John or. Jane is English form of Johanna.

Meaning of Jane is Yahweh is Gracious Yahweh is Merciful, God is Merciful and The Lord is Gracious is used substantially in Tamil, Kannada and English is of Hebrew origin. Ioana is form of modernistic Iolana.

Iolana is equivalent of Yolanda in Hawaiian and English languages.

How do I pronounce Ioana?

io(a)-na is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Ioana.

Variants of Ioana

Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Iolana, Iona, Jane, Joan, Joanna, Yolanda, Johanna, Asia, Jennie, Hanna, Janel, Maryjane, Janelee, Ióan, Jovanka, Joanthony, Jeanne, Joannamarie

How popular is the name Ioana?

In England and Wales, Ioana is a unique name where it has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 800 names. Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 785 on girl names chart when 50 babies were named Ioana.

There are over 279 babies that have been given the name Ioana in England and Wales. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1979 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

Recently in 2017, it ranked 1452nd when 27 girls were named Ioana. There are over 230 babies that have been given the name Ioana in France.

Ioana is an uncommon baby name in United States where it is still in use.

It also recently appeared in Ireland baby girl names chart. In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2004. However things change on global perspective, Ioana is extremely popular in Romania where every 1 in 200 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Moldova. At least, 210000 people globally have carried Ioana as their given name according to our findings.

YearRankBirths
2021133836
2017126937
2008153986
2007139217
20051012510
2004160945
2003967010
2002121837
2001135186
2000150315
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Ioana in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands828
Finland073
Sweden231198
Norway46105
Denmark2200

What numerology tells about Ioana?

Explore yourself more. Good things don't just fall from the sky. You have to earn them. You know this. You are hard to figure. You take calculated risks and take your ideas and the ideas of others seriously. Try to be more compassionate and humane. Relax, no one is forcing you to do things as other people do it. Gaining your trust is a hard thing to accomplish. You are bold and gutsy, and this affects your personality.

Parents who liked Ioana, loved these names

  •  Dimitar - Used majorly in Slavic and Bulgarian new-fangled and uncommon, Dimitar typically aimed at baby boys. Its origin is in Old Greek, Dimitar means "Dedicated to Demeter"
  •  Krasimir - Boy name Krasimir means "Peace". It is rooted from Slavic is used dominantly in Bulgarian
  •  Rositsa especially is used in Slavic and Bulgarian is originated from Bulgarian and a girl name, meaning of Rositsa is "Dew"
  •  Sofiya means Wisdom is originated from Old Greek and is aimed at baby girls is predominantly used in Bulgarian and Russian
  •  Georgi - Outlandish Georgis origin is Old Greek, meaning of Georgi is "Earthworker or Farmer" and is given to both sexes is majorly used in Russian, Slavic and English

Sibling Names for Ioana

If you are looking for sibling names that complement the beautiful name "Ioana", we have curated a list of options that may spark your interest. Whether you prefer traditional, modern or unique names, there is something here for every taste. Explore our list below and find the perfect siblings' names to complete your family.

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Famous people named Ioana

  • Ioana Olteanu, retired Romanian rower
  • Ioana Diaconescu, former freestyle swimmer from Romania,
  • Ioana Moldovanu in A Good Man as Actress
  • Ioana Florentina Dimitriu in Ioana Dimitriu is a Film, Television, Theater and Voice actress. She was born on October 31st, 2005 in Bucharest, Romania. Ioana discovered her acting talent and beautiful singing voice as early as age 5, when she was asked to represent her kindergarten in a regional performing arts contest. At 6, she was already one of the favorite pupils of Professor Virgil Constantin... as
  • Ioana Abur in Mirrors as Actress
  • Ioana Rucareanu in Pioneers' Palace as Actress
  • Ioana Vasile in The ABCs of Death 2 as Cinematographer
  • Ioana Blaj in Marti, dupa craciun as Actress
  • Ioana Alfonso in The Wackness as Actress
  • Ioana Flora in Periferic as Actress
  • Ioana Anastasiu is noted for her acting in movie C�ntecele marii
  • Ioana Dragan played small character of N in 1971 action and comedy film B.D. în alerta - Vaduve cu termen redus.
  • In 2001, Ioana Ana Macaria played the role of The journalist in biography and comedy movie Dupa-amiaza unui tortionar.
  • In 1946 fantasy flick, Floarea reginei, Ioana Calinescu characterized Baba Coaja.
  • Ioana Moraru characterized the central character of N in 1989 animation and family film Maria si Mirabella in Tranzistoria.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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