Joanna
God is gracious (Hebrew)
Joanna is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 387, with 21,378 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
God is gracious (Hebrew)
Joanna is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan via Greek and Latin. In the Philippines, it became widespread largely through American English naming influence and Catholic Christian tradition. It is commonly given as a standalone first name or used in compound names.
Derived from the Greek Iōanna, which originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan (Yehochanan), meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The name appears in the New Testament as one of the women who followed Jesus.
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In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Jo', 'Jeng', 'Jheng', or 'Anna' in informal Filipino settings. It is often combined into compound names such as Joanna Marie, Joanna Rose, or Mary Joanna.
Related forms
- Juana Spanish
- Jeanne French
- Giovanna Italian
- Joanna Polish
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Joanna with common surname pairs
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Joanna is the given name. The full name is Joanna + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Joanna a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Joanna is number 387, with 21,378 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.