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Xoana

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Pronounced hwah-NAH /hwɑːˈnɑː/Medium

Meaning: The Galician feminine form of Xoán (Juan/John), from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' A heritage name from northwest Spain; the X- is sounded as a soft 'h/sh.'Low

In 30 seconds: The Galician Joanna: Xoana means 'God is gracious' (said 'hwah-NAH'). Heritage-rich and rare.
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Origin MediumGalician, Hebrew
MeaningThe Galician feminine form of Xoán (Juan/John), from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' A heritage name from northwest Spain; the X- is sounded as a soft 'h/sh.'
U.S. rank (2025)#11880 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

History & Origin

Xoana is the Galician feminine of Xoán (John), from the Hebrew Yochanan ('God is gracious'). For girls it reads as a heritage-rich Iberian name, rare in the U.S. (said 'hwah-NAH').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Galician-heritage families. Rare, heritage-rich, and distinctive.

Did you know? Xoana is the Galician form of Juana/Joanna — from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious' — a heritage name from northwest Spain with a distinctive X- (said 'hwah-NAH').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Xoana — Galician form of Juana/Joanna; Hebrew 'God is gracious'

Variations

JuanaJoanaXoanna

Nicknames

XoaAna

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If you like Xoana…

Juana— the Spanish name it forms in Galician
Joanna— a like 'God is gracious' name
Xiomara— a like X- Iberian name
Xiana— echoes that soft -na sound
Dana— shares Xoana's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xoana mean?

Xoana is the Galician form of Juana/Joanna, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Xoana?

It's said hwah-NAH /hwɑːˈnɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Xoana a boy or girl name?

Xoana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Xoana?

Xoana is a rare name in the U.S.

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