See also: JoAnne and Jo-Anne

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Etymology 1

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From Old French Joanne, from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally God is gracious), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets.

Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.

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Joanne

  1. A female given name from French.
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Etymology 2

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From various feminine names clipped to Jo + Anne, q.v.

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Joanne

  1. A female given name.
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Neapolitan

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From Latin Iōannēs. Compare Italian Giovanni.

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  • (Naples) IPA(key): [juˈann(ə)]

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Joanne

  1. John