Joanna Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Joanna Name at a Glance

Name	Joanna
Meaning	Grace or gift of the Lord
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Joanna Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Joanna means “Grace or gift of the Lord”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Joanna Name Origin

Our database records Joanna under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Joanna a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Joanna is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Joanna

When considering Joanna for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.