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Girl's nameOrigin: HebrewName day: 21 August

Johana

Johana is a traditional feminine name of Hebrew origin with a rich presence in European history. It possesses a dignified aura while offering a slightly more distinctive flair than the familiar Jane. The cherished diminutive Johanka also pays homage to the legendary courage of Joan of Arc.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

Slovak:
Johana
Czech:
Johana
Hungarian:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Johana is a biblical name meaning “God is gracious”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Johana je ženská podoba mena Ján, ktoré pochádza z hebrejského mena Jóchánán. Do európskych jazykov sa rozšírilo prostredníctvom gréckeho Ióannés a latinského Iohannes; ženská podoba má latinský tvar Iohanna. Meno sa vykladá vo význame „Jahve je milostivý“ alebo „Boh sa zmiloval“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

JOHANA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

19 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
21 AugustOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský EvangelicalCzech Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
JohankaJohanka mojaJohi
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Johana
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Johana! Johanka! Johanka moja!

Notable figures named Johana

7

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Johana z Rožmitálu
1430 – 1475Historical Figure

queen of Bohemia

Johana Bahamón
CO
born 1982Notable Figure

Colombian actress (born 1982)

Johana Gustawssonová
FR
born 1978Notable Figure

French novelist

Johana Pesántez
EC
born 1975Notable Figure

Ecuadorian politician

Johana Gazdíková
CZ
born 1978Notable Figure

Czech actress

Johana Marková
CZ
born 1999Notable Figure

Czech tennis player

Johana Núñez
EC
born 1980Notable Figure

Ecuadorian politician and businesswoman

Test how Johana sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Johana Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:J.S.without dots:JS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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