Joana
[ˈdʒoʊənə]Meaning
Portuguese and Catalan form of Iohanna (see Joanna)
Background Story
Joana is the Portuguese and Catalan form of Iohanna, equivalent to Joanna. The Galician form of the name is Xoana. Recorded variants are Geovana and Giovana, and Joaninha is a diminutive.
Variations
Joanne, Juana, Joan
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