Johna

The first name Johna for girls is a Slavic short form of Johanna, which originally derives from Johannes. Translated, the name literally means 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind' and can also be interpreted as 'the God-graced one.'

What does the name Johna mean?

Johna is a Slavic short form of the girl's name Johanna, which has its origin in Johannes. The literal translation of the name is 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind,' while it can also be interpreted as 'the God-graced one.' The name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, consisting of the elements yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), meaning 'the name of God,' and ḥanán (חָנַן), which means 'to be gracious,' 'to be kind,' 'to grant grace,' or 'to have mercy.' Johna has many variations in different languages, and there are over five hundred variants of the name in different gender forms. Other variants include Johnnah, Johnah, and Johnene. The name became particularly well-known through John the Baptist and was one of the most popular names in the German-speaking world during the Middle Ages. Another famous personality with this name is Johanna of Orléans, also known as Jeanne d'Arc.

Where does the name Johna come from?

The name Johna has an ancient Hebrew origin and means 'God is gracious.' The word components come from ancient Hebrew: yo or yeho, meaning 'the name of God,' and ḥanán, which stands for 'to be kind,' 'to be gracious,' 'to grant grace,' or 'to have mercy.' The name is of Slavic origin.

How do you pronounce Johna?

The pronunciation of Johna is soft and slightly elongated, with a clear structure. The name is usually pronounced as 'Dzhon-a' [ˈdʒɒna] or 'Jo-na' and begins with a dark, carrying vowel. The open 'a' at the end provides a gentle finish and brings harmony to the sound. Johna thus conveys a sense of calm and stability – balanced, clear, and with a subtle, down-to-earth presence.

When is the name day of Johna?

The name days of Johna are celebrated on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Johna is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2015, reaching 2,766th place. Over the last ten years, Johna has been used as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Famous people

• Johna Fontaine (German actress)