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Jovanna

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Pronounced joh-VAH-nah /dʒoʊˈvɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A J-spelling of Giovanna — the Italian feminine of John/Giovanni, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Jovanna spells Giovanna — 'God is gracious'. Melodic, warm, and lively (said 'joh-VAH-nah').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Italian
MeaningA J-spelling of Giovanna — the Italian feminine of John/Giovanni, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2025)#5812 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,203

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119352025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jovanna is a J-spelling of Giovanna — the Italian feminine of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' (also a Serbian/Macedonian form, Jovana). A melodic, warm name across Italy and the Balkans (said 'joh-VAH-nah'; nicknames Jo, Vanna).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Balkan families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Giovanna is the Italian feminine of John (Giovanni), 'God is gracious' (Hebrew Yochanan) — Jovanna is a J- spelling, melodic and warm (said 'joh-VAH-nah'; nickname Jo or Vanna).
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Giovanna — root etymology

Variations

GiovannaJovanaYovanna

Nicknames

Jo

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If you like Jovanna…

Giovanna— the Italian spelling
Gianna— a kin Gia- girls' name
Vanna— the short form
Jordana— echoes that soft -na sound
Jayanna— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jovanna mean?

Jovanna spells Giovanna — the Italian feminine of John, 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jovanna?

It's said joh-VAH-nah /dʒoʊˈvɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jovanna a boy or girl name?

Jovanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Jovanna?

Jovanna is a rare name in the U.S.

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