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Jonna
Pronounced JON-ah /ˈdʒɒn.ə/High
Meaning: A Danish and Swedish short form of Johanna, the feminine of Johannes/John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' A real Nordic name, not a coinage.Medium
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History & Origin
Jonna is an established Danish and Swedish name, a clipped Johanna (feminine of Johannes), from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' It has long been familiar across Scandinavia, and stays rare in the U.S. (said 'JON-ah').
It appears rarely in the U.S., far more familiar in Denmark and Sweden. Rare here, established there, and crisp.
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What does the name Jonna mean?
Jonna is a Danish and Swedish short form of Johanna, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.'
How do you pronounce Jonna?
It's said JON-ah /ˈdʒɒn.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jonna a boy or girl name?
Jonna is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Jonna?
Jonna is a rare name in the U.S., though familiar in Scandinavia.