Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 05, 2024

Yoanna

US Popularity Rank: 20121

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious; God's gift

If you imagine baby following closely in your footsteps, why not choose the endearing girl's name, Yoanna? Rooted in Hebrew, it carries a heartwarming meaning: "God is gracious." This name beautifully marries tradition and uniqueness, as it's a charming variant of Yoana, Joanna, and Joannes. Just like its biblical counterpart in Luke 8:3, Joanna, or Yôḥānān, as she was known in Hebrew, stood as a faithful companion to Mary of Magdalene; Yoanna embodies the essence of divine grace and blessings. Choosing Yoanna for your little one is like receiving a precious gift from above, a reminder that your little angel is a special blessing.

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