Ioana

Ioana is the Romanian and Bulgarian feminine form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. It entered Romanian through the influence of the Greek Ioanna and Latin Johanna during the spread of Christianity across southeastern Europe. The name has been widely used in Romania for centuries and remains one of the most enduring feminine names in the region. Related forms include Joanna, Jana, Ivana, and Gianna.