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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 book series
  • Best-selling novelist of all time

Joanne Woodward (1930-)

Actress

  • Academy Award for Best Actress (1957)
  • Known for roles in films like 'The Three Faces of Eve'