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Jhoanna
Pronounced joh-AH-nah /dʒoʊˈɑː.nə/Medium
Meaning: A modern respelling of Joanna, the feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' The Jh- spelling is decorative; meaning follows Joanna.Low
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History & Origin
Jhoanna is a variant of Joanna, feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' The meaning follows Joanna; the spelling is a modern touch — rare in the U.S., seen in Filipino families (said 'joh-AH-nah').
It appears only rarely, beside the more common Joanna. Rare, classic at the root, and warm.
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What does the name Jhoanna mean?
Jhoanna is a form of Joanna, Hebrew for 'God is gracious.'
How do you pronounce Jhoanna?
It's said joh-AH-nah /dʒoʊˈɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Jhoanna a boy or girl name?
Jhoanna is a girl's name.
How popular is Jhoanna?
Jhoanna is a rare spelling in the U.S., beside the more common Joanna.