Yoana

Yoana is a Bulgarian variation of the name Johanna, which is the feminine form of Johannes. The name has its roots in Hebrew and carries the meaning 'God is gracious'.

What does the name Yoana mean?

Yoana represents a Bulgarian variant of Johanna, the feminine counterpart of the biblical Johannes. The name has Hebrew origins and means 'God is gracious'. Yoana is, like Ioana, a transcription of the Bulgarian name Йоана. The male form is Yoan.

Where does the name Yoana come from?

The name Yoana, like the feminine form of Johannes, originates from the Hebrew name Jochanan. This consists of the Hebrew elements 'jô' for 'God' and 'ḥnn' for 'to be gracious to someone'. In ancient Hebrew, jô = God and ḥnn = to be gracious to someone. The language is Bulgarian.

How do you pronounce Yoana?

The pronunciation of Yoana is three syllables and has a rhythmic flow. In German pronunciation, the name is usually articulated as 'Jo-a-na' [joˈaːna], combining a gentle onset with open vowels. The stressed middle syllable provides clarity in the sound progression, while the final '-na' gently fades out. Yoana sounds melodic, warm, and friendly.

When is the name day of Yoana?

The name day of Yoana is celebrated on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Yoana enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,740 on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2019 at rank 1,388. In the last ten years, Yoana has been given as a first name around 140 times, placing it at 2,004 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,480.

Nicknames & pet names

Yo / Yoyo

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