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Girl's nameOrigin: HebrewMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Giovanna

Giovanna is a traditional Italian female name, corresponding in meaning to the Slovak name Jana. It has a biblical foundation, international recognition, and a deeply Italian cultural feel. In the Slovak context, it comes across as highly unusual.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Joanna
Slovak:
Ivana
Czech:
Jana
German:
Johanna
Hungarian:
Johanna
Polish:
Joanna
Spanish:
Juana
French:
Jeanne
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name expresses gratitude for God's grace and favor.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Talianska ženská podoba mena Giovanni, ktoré cez latinské Iohannes a grécke Ióannés pochádza z hebrejského mena Jochanan. Jeho význam sa vykladá ako „Boh je milostivý“ alebo „Boh sa zmiloval“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Giovanna vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie85 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

GIOVANNA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

Slovenský unikát

Tradičné slovanské prostredie
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Talianska výslovnosť: džovanna, s prízvukom na druhej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Giovanna
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Giovanny
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Giovanne
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Giovannu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Giovanna!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Giovanne
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Giovannou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GioviGiovannkaGiovanninkaGiannaVannaNanna
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Giovanna
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Giovanna! Giovi! Gianna! Vanna!

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Giovanna Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:G.S.without dots:GS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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