Joana name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Hebrew

Usage: English, Polish, Portuguese, Faroese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: jo(a)-na

Meaning: Merciful and God's Gift

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What does Joana mean?
Variations of Joana
Middle Names for Joana
How popular is Joana?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Joana
Famous People Named Joana
Lists having Joana

What does Joana mean?

Famed and Perennial girl name Joana is specifically used in Danish, Portuguese, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Faroese, Finnish and English, Joana means "Merciful or God's Gift" came from Hebrew. Joana is resultant of Joan.

Joan is variant of JeanJohn. Also Joan is variation of perpetual and darling Joanna. Joan is English form of Johanna. Also Joan is Swedish cognate of Ióan. Prevalent and Enduring Joan has its origin in Hebrew, Joan means "Merciful, God is Gracious and God's Gracious Gift".

The name is celebrated on May 8th or May 30th.

How do I pronounce Joana?

Two syllabled Joana is most commonly pronounced as jo(a)-na.

Variants of Joana

Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Joanah, Johanna, Jeanne, Hansi, Jona, Ivan, John, Johannes, Hanan, Evane, Ivane, Janette, Janina, Joannie, Jeannemarie, Jane, Jean, Jeanine, Hansa, Hans, Jon, Jonette, Jonas, Jonah, Jonathan

Middle Names for Joana

Nine, Door, Renesmee, Cordelia, Sheree, view more middle names that goes with Joana

How popular is the name Joana?

Joana is a common name in United States given to over 7450 babies in 99 years. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 2001, 357 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 698th position.

Also, Joana was a common name in France. Over 4327 babies have been named Joana since 1968. At its zenith in 1997,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 51 years but it is still going strong.

Joana is a familiar baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 2001, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 70 on girl names chart when 91 babies were given the name Joana.

Over 1322 people have been named Joana in Switzerland. Joana is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

There are over 263 babies that have been given the name Joana in England and Wales. In Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 but could not make beyond the top 700.

Over 180 people have been named Joana in Belgium.

Joana is a rare baby name in Ireland still in use today. However things change on global perspective, Joana is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in, Angola and Portugal.

Also the baby name is popular in Mozambique, Ghana, Philippines, East Timor, Malawi, Mexico and Lithuania. At least, 1000000 people globally have carried Joana as their given name according to our research.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	2749	62
2022	2522	70
2021	2654	64
2020	2361	74
2019	2209	83
2018	2128	89
2017	2220	85
2016	2478	73
2015	2348	78
2014	2491	72

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Joana in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	60	125
	0	0	0	130
	0	5	194	70
	0	5	71	115
	0	0	99	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Joana

Sincerity is something you respect and practice. Nothing can change your mind about something if you truly believe you are the one that's right. Staying true to yourself and realizing your promises is what gives you credibility. You can't stand injustice. You keep your promises and people trust you for that. You are a born leader who likes to be in charge of things. You are a wise person. You are against the cruelty of any kind and have a short temper.

Go through the following names similar to Joana

Lizeth - Renowned Lizeth came from Hebrew is used as a gender insensitive name, meaning of Lizeth is "My God has Sworn or My God is Abundance" is largely used in Norwegian, English and Swedish
Ilske means Pledged to God and My God is Perfect is used prevalently in Frisian and Low German. It is rooted from Nordic, Germanic and Hebrew. Ilske is diminutive of Ilse.
Joselyne means God Adds is a baby girl name has its origin in Hebrew and Old French
Lissette - Renowned Lissette is originated from Hebrew bestowed upon both boys and girls, Lissette means "My God has Sworn or My God is Abundance" is chiefly used in Swedish and English
Elison - Anomalous Hebrew and English Elison means "Ellis' Son" used for both sexes is used mostly in English and English

Famous people named Joana

Joana Zimmer, German pop music singer
Joana Carneiro, Portuguese conductor
Joana Tomásia da Câmara, second daughter of José da Câmara
Joana Prado, Brazilian business woman and former model
Joana Benedek, Romanian-born Mexican actress
Joana Solnado, Portuguese actress
Joana and the Wolf, London-based alternative new wave rock band
Joana Seixas in Quando o Sol Toca na Lua as Actress
Joana Barradas in Os Gatos não Têm Vertigens as Actress

Joana Ribeiro in Episode #1.35 as Actress
Joana Alvarenga in Episode #1.221 as Actress
Joana Person in Goal of the Dead as Actress
Joana Hadjithomas in A Perfect Day as Director
Joana Vilapuig in Rem as Actress
Joana Fomm in Quem Matou Pixote? as Actress
Joana Redgrave in Private Black Label 45: Girl Girl Studio as Actress
Joana Almada is known for her acting in TV series Mãos à Obra
Joana Azevedo, from 1997 comedy film Le bassin de J.W., who portrayed Catarina, Ariane.
In 1996 drama film, Santo Luzbel, Joana Brito characterized N.
In 2015, Joana Bárcia portrayed the role of Maria das Dores in drama and mystery film Cinzento e Negro.

In 2002, Joana Curvo portrayed the role of N in drama movie Lei.
In 2018, Joana Gatis characterized the role of Irmã Darlene in drama movie Azougue Nazaré.

Sources

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

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