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Yohanna

Yohanna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin. It means "He [God] has favored me" and is a particularly meaningful given name for members of the Jewish community. Yohanna also means "God is gracious" and is considered a diminutive of the name Ioanna, which is of Greek origin. A parent seeking a symbolic name that reflects their faith will delight in this unusual first name.
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Meaning

He (God) has favored me, God's gracious gift

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Pronunciation

yo-HAH-nah

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Traits

  • Gracious
  • Faithful
  • Blessed
  • Charming

Compatibility

Yohanna works well as a sibling name with traditional or biblical names. It also makes a strong and meaningful middle name choice. This name pairs nicely with names of Hebrew, Greek, or Arabic origin.

Gracious Faithful Blessed Charming

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Yohanna Yohannes

Yohanna Yohannes

Politician

Born: December 6, 1968 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Portrait of Yohanna Katanacho

Yohanna Katanacho

Theologian

Born: January 1, 1967 · Nazareth, Israel

Portrait of Yohanna Abdallah

Yohanna Abdallah

Singer

Born: July 20, 1985 · Beirut, Lebanon

Portrait of Yohanna Bwalya

Yohanna Bwalya

Footballer

Born: March 22, 1993 · Lusaka, Zambia

Portrait of Yohanna Seifu

Yohanna Seifu

Artist

Born: September 14, 1980 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Portrait of Yohanna Mendoza

Yohanna Mendoza

Actress

Born: April 30, 1990 · Caracas, Venezuela

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Yohanna Original form
  • Johanna German
  • Ioana Romanian
  • Yohana Swahili
  • Йоанна Russian
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • يوحنا (Yūḥannā) Arabic
  • ヨハンナ (Yohanna) Japanese
  • 約翰娜 (Yāhàn nà) Chinese
  • იოანა (Ioana) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yohanna

What does Yohanna mean?
He (God) has favored me, God's gracious gift
What is the origin of Yohanna?
Yohanna has Hebrew origins.
Is Yohanna popular?
Yohanna has been viewed 189 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Yohanna?
Similar names include Djuma, Veronica, Xavi, Kaiden, Nina.
How do you pronounce Yohanna?
Yohanna is pronounced yo-HAH-nah.

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