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Name Origin

Joanne is a feminine given name, typically considered a variant or diminutive of the Hebrew name Joanna. Joanna itself means 'God is gracious.'

feminine

Famous People

Joanne Rowling (1965-)

Author

  • Creator of the Harry Potter series
  • Best-selling author of all time

Joanne Woodward (1930-)

Actress

  • Academy Award winner for Best Actress (The Three Faces of Eve)
  • Star of numerous films and television productions

Joanne Shenandoah (1948-)

Singer-Songwriter & Actress

  • Grammy Award winner for Best Native American Music Album
  • Acclaimed performer in film and theater