Names like Joanna
Joanna is a three-syllable Hebrew name that ends on a vowel. Each list below follows one of those threads on its own, so you can see exactly what the names share.
The same sound
Three syllables, ending the same way as Joanna.
Jimena Spanish · Spanish form of Ximena, meaning she who hears
Gianna Italian · "God is gracious," the Italian short form of Giovanna, John's feminine; long an everyday name in Italy, it surged in 2000s America ahead of its mother name, with Gigi as its playful nickname
Susanna Hebrew · lily
Justina Latin · just, righteous
The same roots
Also Hebrew names, from the tradition Joanna comes from.
Anna Hebrew · "grace, favor," the Greek and Latin form of Hannah that spread wherever Christianity went; empresses of Russia, a prophetess in the Gospel of Luke, and centuries of quiet European use. The plainest spelling of one of the world's most shared names
Elisa Hebrew · Italian/Spanish pet form of Elizabeth
Micaela Hebrew · variant spelling of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'
Aliza Hebrew · 'joyful, joyous'
The same feel
Also biblical and classic names.
Hanna Hebrew · variant of Hannah, 'grace, favor'
Paulina Latin · feminine form of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'
Davina Scottish · Scottish feminine form of David, traditionally 'beloved'
Ivana Slavic · feminine form of Ivan (John), 'God is gracious'
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2020s, the same decade as Joanna, on a similar curve.
Suzanna Hebrew · traditionally lily
Adina Hebrew · delicate, gentle
Simona Hebrew · feminine form of Simon, traditionally 'he has heard'
Sarina Hebrew · modern elaboration of Sarah, 'princess'
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