US Popularity Rank: 4883

Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: God is gracious

Joana is a girl’s name steeped in history and ancient tradition. Ranging from Portuguese to Hebrew traditions, this name is religious in every corner of its definition. The Portuguese and Catalan version of Joanna, a feminine form of John, Joana translates to “God is gracious” in Hebrew. It is related to Saint Joanna, wife of Chuza, one of the women who found Jesus' tomb to be empty alongside Mary Magdalene. If you want to straddle the lines of tradition and innovation with baby’s name, Joana could be a hit for you.