Joanna

Joanna is a Latinized form of the Greek Ioanna, itself derived from the Hebrew Yohannah, meaning "God is gracious" or "Yahweh has shown favor." The name appears in the New Testament as that of a woman who followed Jesus and was among those who discovered the empty tomb, giving it early prominence in Christian tradition. As the feminine counterpart of John, it shares roots with a vast family of related names across languages, including Joan, Jean, Jane, Giovanna, Johanna, and Ivana. Its long history of use across Europe has made it one of the most enduring feminine names in the Western world.