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Yohana

♂ Boy

Pronounced yoh-HAH-nah /joˈhɑː.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Yohana is a form of Johanan/John, from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious.' It is used for boys (a Yohannes/Johannes form, common in Ethiopia and Latin America) and for girls; used here for a boy.Low

In 30 seconds: A grace-bright name: Yohana comes from Johanan — 'God is gracious' (said 'yoh-HAH-nah'). Warm and heritage-rich.
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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish
MeaningYohana is a form of Johanan/John, from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious.' It is used for boys (a Yohannes/Johannes form, common in Ethiopia and Latin America) and for girls; used here for a boy.
U.S. rank (2024)#10849
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Yohana is a form of Johanan/John, from Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' A boys' form (akin to Yohannes/Johannes) in Ethiopia and Latin America, it is also used for girls — used here for a boy, which we note (said 'yoh-HAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely; it reads cross-sex, which we note. Rare, warm, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Yohana is a form of John/Johanan — 'God is gracious' — used for boys (as a Yohannes form) and for girls; used here for a boy, which we note (said 'yoh-HAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Yohana — Form of Johanan/John; cross-sex

Variations

YohannaYohannesJohana

Nicknames

Yoha

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If you like Yohana…

Yohannes— a like Johanan/John form
Johan— a like European John form
Giovanni— a like warm John cognate
Ivan— a like Slavic John form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yohana mean?

Yohana is a form of Johanan/John meaning 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Yohana?

It's said yoh-HAH-nah /joˈhɑː.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yohana a boy or girl name?

Yohana is used here as a boy's name; note it is also used for girls.

How popular is Yohana?

Yohana is a rare name in the U.S.

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