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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious

Along with many of today’s classics, elegant Joann finds its roots in the Greek and Hebrew Yehochanan. Like Johnathan, Joanna, Johannes, and Jan, Joann bears the blissful meaning of “God is gracious.” Its simplistic spelling lends a lyrical yet straightforward appellation for a baby looking to stand out in a sea of Johns and Janes. Joann’s effortless charm and hearty vowels make the name a delight to say and hear.