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Name Origin

Joanna is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is a variant of the name Johanna, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Famous People

Joanna Lumley (1946-)

Actress

  • Known for her roles in Absolutely Fabulous and The New Avengers
  • Appointed OBE in 2017 for services to drama and charity

Joanna Newsom (1982-)

Singer-songwriter, harpist

  • Known for her complex harp playing and ethereal vocals
  • Critically acclaimed albums Ys and Have One On Me

Joanna Krupa (1979-)

Model, actress, television personality

  • Appeared on the reality series The Real Housewives of Miami
  • Successful modeling career