Joann
/joh-AN/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Joann is a English name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, Bahrain, BN. Joann is a combination of the names Jo and Ann. Jo is a diminutive of Joseph (Hebrew Yosef) meaning "God will increase". Ann is derived from Hannah, also Hebrew, meaning "grace" or "favor".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic joh-AN
IPA ˌdʒoʊˈæn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as joh-AN. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Joann
- · JoAnn Falletta - Conductor
- · JoAnn Wilborn - Basketball Player
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