Yoani

♀ Girl

How to Pronounce Yoani

Pronounced yoh-AH-nee /joʊˈɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A form of Yoana (Joanna), from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious.' Carried into Spanish-speaking use, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A grace-filled name: Yoani is a form of Joanna — 'God is gracious' (said 'yoh-AH-nee').

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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish

MeaningA form of Yoana (Joanna), from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious.' Carried into Spanish-speaking use, noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#13406

2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Yoani draws on Yoana and Joanna, feminines rooted in the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious.' It reads as a soft, modern form in Latin-American style, carrying a warm devotional meaning. We note the route honestly (said 'yoh-AH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, grace-filled, and modern.

Did you know? Yoani is a form of Yoana (Joanna), from the Hebrew Yohanan — 'God is gracious'; carried into Spanish-speaking use, noted honestly (said 'yoh-AH-nee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Yoani — Form of Yoana/Joanna; Hebrew 'God is gracious'

Variations

YoanaYoanniJoana

Nicknames

YoaAni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yoani mean?

Yoani is a form of Yoana (Joanna), from the Hebrew Yohanan — 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Yoani?

It's said yoh-AH-nee /joʊˈɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yoani a girl's name?

Here Yoani is used for a girl; note it is also given to boys in some regions.

How popular is Yoani?

Yoani is rare, appearing mostly in Hispanic families.