Johanna

The name Johanna means 'God is gracious'. It is the feminine form of the biblical name Johannes, which has its origin in the Hebrew name Jochanan (from Heb.

What does the name Johanna mean?

The name Johanna means 'God is gracious'. It is the feminine form of the biblical name Johannes, which has its origin in the Hebrew name Jochanan (from Heb. jôḥānān) and is composed of jô for 'God' and ḥanán for 'to be gracious'. The meaning 'God is gracious' likely has its roots in the Old Testament of the Bible. In it, a woman named Elisabeth had to wait until old age to have a child. After many prayers, God finally proved to be gracious, and the child Jochanan was born, who is known to us today as John the Baptist. In contrast to the male name Johannes, which was already known in antiquity and the Middle Ages, the girl's name Johanna spread relatively late. By the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, Johanna was among the most popular girls' names in Germany. Afterward, the name fell out of fashion but has been among the most popular and timeless female first names again since the 1980s. There are many different short forms and variants of the name Johanna. Well-known short forms include Jona, Jana, Janna, and Hanna. Foreign-language forms of Johanna include Juana (Spanish), Joana (Portuguese), Joanna (Polish, English), Jane and Janet (English), Jeanne (French), Jannika (Finnish), and Ioana (Romanian).

Where does the name Johanna come from?

Jochanan (jôḥānān) is a compound name that consists of the Hebrew parts 'jô' for 'God' and 'ḥanán' for 'to be gracious'. Ancient Hebrew Biblical

How do you pronounce Johanna?

Sound & pronunciation of Johanna: The name Johanna is structured melodically with three to four syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Jo-han-na' [joˈhana], with the emphasis on the middle syllable. The open vowels give the name breadth and warmth. Johanna appears timeless and harmonious - friendly, sonorous, and present.

When is the name day of Johanna?

Johanna celebrates her name day on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, the female first name Johanna was already part of the extended top group in the late 19th century and predominantly ranged between the top 10 and top 30. Notably, the year 1900 saw it in 4th place, making the name early to the national elite. It was also consistently represented in the top 20 between 1890 and 1910. From the 1920s to the 1950s, the name remained stable between the top 50 and top 100.

Nicknames & pet names

Anna / Hanele / Hanerle / Hanka / Hanna / Hannajo / Hannal / Hannaline / Hannchen / Hanne / Hannel / Hannerl / Hanni / Hannibal / Hannibanni / Hannilein / Hannschken / Honey / Jahna / Jana / Jane / Janna / Janne / Jenna / Jo / Joana / JoanaBanana / Joanna / Jochanka / Joe / Joenna / Joey / Joha / Johaenchen / Johanita / Johann / Johannabeere / Johannabärchen / Johannaken / Johannanas / Johannchen / Johanne / Johannella / Johannelle / Johannes / Johanni / Johannini / Johanninie / Johannnniiiinnn / Johannoe / Johannschen / Johannschka / Johannski / Johannson / John / Johny / Johühnchen / Joji / Jojo / Jojochen / Jojolein / Jolle / Jona / Joni / Jonna / Joooohanna / Jooy / Joschnannski / Joshie / Josi / Joteve / Jotsch / Jovana / Joy / Nana / Nanella / Schwohanna / Spongeka / Tschuhanna

Similar first names

Johannah

Famous people

• Antonia Johanna (Tonke) Dragt (Dutch-Indonesian author)
• Denise Johanna Zeefuik (jazz musician from Suriname)
• Johanna "Jane" Seymour (Queen of England, wife of Henry VIII)
• Johanna Aloisa Dohnal (Austrian feminist and politician)
• Johanna Anderka (German writer)
• Johanna Bittenbinder (Bavarian actress)
• Johanna Bordewijk-Roepman (Dutch composer)
• Johanna Diehl (German photographer)
• Johanna Eleonore Kohl (wife of former Chancellor Helmut Kohl)
• Johanna Ewald (German actress)
• Johanna Franziska von Chantal (saint from France)
• Johanna Freyja Iacono Sembritzki (German actress)
• Johanna Friedrich (Nigerian swimmer)
• Johanna Gehmacher (Austrian historian)
• Johanna Geissmar (Jewish doctor who was murdered in Auschwitz)
• Johanna Gurun Jonsdottir (singer from Iceland)
• Johanna Holma (Swedish biathlete)
• Johanna Johansson (golfer from America)
• Johanna Kedzierski (Polish sprinter)
• Johanna Klemm (German writer)