| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Origin | Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Jo-a-na |
Joana represents a classic choice with international flair, recognized across multiple cultures and languages. The name has demonstrated staying power throughout generations, neither rising to overuse nor falling into obscurity. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation make it practical for everyday life while retaining elegance. Joana works equally well in professional and casual contexts, adapting seamlessly to different life stages. The name carries a quiet confidence, suggesting capability and warmth without pretension. Many notable women throughout history have borne variations of this name, contributing to its established presence. Parents selecting Joana choose reliability and global accessibility, ensuring their daughter's name will be understood and respected wherever her life takes her.
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| Joana Prado | Brazilian model and businesswoman |
| Joana Vasconcelos | Portuguese contemporary artist |
| Joana Amendoeira | Fado singer from Portugal |
| Joana Zimmer | German pop singer |
| Joana Benedek | Romanian-Mexican actress |
| Joana Machado | Brazilian reality TV personality |
| Joana Preiss | French actress and filmmaker |
| Joana Serrat | Spanish folk singer-songwriter |
| Joana Metrass | Portuguese actress |
| Joana Ramos | Portuguese judoka |
| Joana D'Arc | Renowned French historical figure and military leader |
| Joana Freitas | Portuguese model and actress |
| Joana Almeida | Portuguese racing cyclist |
| Joana Duarte | Portuguese actress and model |
| Joana Fomm | Brazilian actress |
| Joana Draga | Romanian volleyball player |
| Joana Solnado | Portuguese actress |
| Joana Lopes | Portuguese rugby union player |
| Joana Balaguer | Brazilian actress and model |
| Joana Eidukonyte | Lithuanian tennis player |
| Joana Dark | Character from the video game series "Perfect Dark" |
| Joana Valentim | Character from the Brazilian telenovela "Laços de Família" |
| Joana Coelho | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Anjo Selvagem" |
| Joana Teles | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Dei-te Quase Tudo" |
| Joana Medeiros | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Podia Acabar o Mundo" |
| Joana Braga | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Tempo de Viver" |
| Joana Guerra | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Vila Faia" |
| Joana Alves | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "O Jogo" |
| Joana Garcia | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Mistura Fina" |
| Joana Fernandes | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Terra Mãe" |
| Joana Andrade | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Riscos" |
| Joana Resende | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Olhos de Água" |
| Joana Rebelo | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Doida por Ti" |
| Joana Sá | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Rosa Fogo" |
| Joana Magalhães | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Amo-te Teresa" |
| Joana Montenegro | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Mundo Meu" |
| Joana Diniz | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "A Outra" |
| Joana Silveira | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "O Bairro da Fonte" |
| Joana Santos | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Pai à Força" |
| Joana Soares | Character from the Portuguese telenovela "Filha do Mar" |