origin and meaning of the name johanna
Origin of the name Johanna: Middle Latin feminine form of Joannes (God is gracious). The name is derived from the Greek IÅannes, a derivative of the Hebrew Yehanan, a short form of Yehohanan, which is from yehÅhÄnÄn (Yahweh is gracious).From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.iddle Latin feminine form of Joannes (God is gracious). The name is derived from the Greek IÅannes, a derivative of the Hebrew Yehanan, a short form of Yehohanan, which is from yehÅhÄnÄn (Yahweh is gracious).
Hebrew Meaning: The name Joanna is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Joanna is: Gift from God. American Meaning: The name Joanna is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Joanna is: Gift from God.French Meaning: The name Joanna is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Joanna is: God's gift.he name Joanna is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Joanna is: Gift from God. French Meaning: The name Joanna is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Joanna is: God's gift.