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Joanna

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Joanna [ joh-an ][1] is a female given name. Forms in the English language include Joan, Joanne and Jeanne. The earliest recording for the name Joanna is from Gospel of Luke. Joanna is a name that has been in style for many years. It's a girl's name with a fascinating background and significant significance. The name Joanna originates from the Hebrew name Yohanan, which translates to "God is gracious."[2] There are many famous people and celebrities named Joanna, including Joanna Kerns, Joanna Cassidy and Joanna García. There was also a hit song named "Joanna" that was performed by Kool & the Gang in the 1980s.

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  1. "Definition of Joanne | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  2. "Joanna name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-04-06.