Joana
God is gracious (Hebrew)
Joana is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 432, with 18,806 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
God is gracious (Hebrew)
Joana traces back to the Biblical Greek and Hebrew traditions as a feminine form of John. In the Philippines, it represents a standard international feminine name popularized through Christian naming traditions and modernized English usage.
Joana is a variant of Joanna, originating from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the Philippines, it is widely utilized both as a direct Christian biblical name and as an English-adapted spelling.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently paired in compound names such as Joana Marie, Joana Mae, or Joana Rose. Common everyday nicknames include Jo, Joy, and Ana.
Related forms
- Joanna English
- Juana Spanish
- Joana Portuguese
- Jeanne French
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Joana with common surname pairs
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How do I use Joana with two Filipino surnames?
Joana is the given name. The full name is Joana + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Joana a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Joana is number 432, with 18,806 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.