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Yovanna

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Pronounced yoh-VAH-nah /joʊˈvɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Giovanna/Jovana, the feminine of Giovanni/John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Warm and international.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm international name: Yovanna is a form of Giovanna, 'God is gracious' (said 'yoh-VAH-nah'). Melodic and classic.

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Origin MediumItalian, Slavic

MeaningA form of Giovanna/Jovana, the feminine of Giovanni/John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Warm and international.

U.S. rank (2024)#17570 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 333

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Yovanna is a form of Giovanna/Jovana, feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' It reads warm and international - rare in the U.S. (said 'yoh-VAH-nah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and international.

Did you know? Yovanna is a spelling of Giovanna/Jovana, the feminine of John (Giovanni), from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' - a warm, melodic name that travels across Italy and the Slavic world (said 'yoh-VAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Yovanna — Giovanna/Jovana form; feminine of John; 'God is gracious'

Variations

GiovannaJovanaYovana

Nicknames

YoviVanna

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Giovanna— the Italian base name

Jovana— the Slavic form

Joanna— a like 'God is gracious' name

Savanna— a like -vanna sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yovanna mean?

Yovanna is a form of Giovanna/Jovana, feminine of John, meaning 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Yovanna?

It's said yoh-VAH-nah /joʊˈvɑː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yovanna a boy or girl name?

Yovanna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Yovanna?

Yovanna is extremely rare in the U.S.