Johana

Variation of Johanna

"God is gracious"

Johana Origin and Meaning

The name Johana is a girl's name of Czech origin.

Johana is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Johanna, which is the feminine form of John. With Hebrew origins, it carries the beautiful meaning "God is gracious." This spelling variant removes one 'n' from the traditional Johanna, giving it a slightly more streamlined appearance while maintaining its classical essence. Johana is particularly popular in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Spanish-speaking countries. While less common than Johanna in English-speaking regions, its international appeal and biblical connections make it an elegant, timeless choice. The name offers the cute nickname options of Jo, Jojo, or Hana, adding to its versatility.

Johana Rank in US Top 1000

# 913 in the US

Popularity of the name Johana

• 946 Unique 2023
• 317 Mexico 2021

Famous People Named Johana

• (Eli) Johana Moreno Colombian hammer thrower
• Johana Riva Miss Uruguay 2014
• Johana Farina Pesántez Ecuadorian politician
• Johana Edelmira Ordóñez Ecuadorian race walker
• Johana Gómez Venezuelan softball player
• Johana Beatriz Fuenmayor VEnezuealan fencer
• Johana Harris Canadian pianist

The name Johana in Pop Culture

• Johana Baker from the movie "The Big Blue" played by Rosanna Arquette