Ioana
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ioana
Ioana means "God is gracious" and derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), which evolved through Greek (Ioannes) and Latin (Ioannes) into Romance languages.
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Etymology
Ioana means "God is gracious" and derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), which evolved through Greek (Ioannes) and Latin (Ioannes) into Romance languages. The name is primarily used in Romanian and other Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical prominence in Romania and Moldova where it has been borne by queens and notable figures.
Ioana currently ranks #15,816 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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