JohAnna

Johanna is a feminine given name widely used across Europe and the Americas. It is the feminine form of Johannes, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning “Yahweh is gracious.”

Variants include Joanna, Joana, Joann, Joanne, and Johanne, as well as regional forms such as Juana in Spanish and Ioanna in Greek.

The name appears in many languages and cultures, particularly German, Dutch, Scandinavian languages, English, and Romance-language communities, where it has produced numerous derived forms and nicknames such as Jo in informal contexts.

Notable people named Johanna include Johanna Spyri (1827–1901), Swiss author of Heidi; Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (born 1942), Icelandic politician who served as prime minister from 2009 to 2013; and Johanna Konta (born 1991), British-Australian professional tennis player.

In fiction, Johanna is used for various characters, including Johanna Barker in the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Places named Johanna include a coastal locality in Victoria, Australia, and nearby Johanna Beach, a well-known surfing site on the Great Ocean Road.