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Name Origin

Johanna is a feminine given name, primarily of Hebrew origin. It is a variant of the name Joan, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Johanna carries the same beautiful meaning and often signifies grace, mercy, and divine favor.

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Famous People

Johanna Spyri (1827-1901)

Author

  • Best known for her novel Heidi
  • Prolific writer of children's literature

Johanna Konta (1991-)

Tennis player

  • Reached a career-high ranking of No. 4 in the world
  • Won four WTA Tour singles titles