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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 Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2017

Joanna Rowling (1965-)

Author

  • Author of the Harry Potter series
  • One of the best-selling authors of all time

Joanna Newsom (1982-)

Singer-songwriter and harpist

  • Known for her distinctive harp playing and complex lyrics
  • Critical acclaim for albums like 'Ys' and 'Have One on Me'