Giovana

Giovana is a Portuguese and Spanish feminine form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. It is most common in Brazil and Latin America, where it developed as a streamlined variant of the more traditional Giovanna. The spelling with a single n distinguishes it from the Italian Giovanna, though both names share the same Latin root Iohannes. Related forms include Joana, Juana, and Ivana.