What Does the Name Johanna Mean?
Johanna is a girl's name of Hebrew (via Latin/German) origin meaning “God is gracious.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Johanna |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Hebrew (via Latin/German) |
| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Variants | Joanna, Johanne, Hanna, Johana |
| Popularity | Very common in Germany, Austria, Sweden, and Finland; a perennial classic in German-speaking countries. |
The meaning and origin of Johanna
The name Johanna means “God is gracious” and has Hebrew (via Latin/German) origins. A feminine Latinate form of Johannes (John), from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. Common across German and Scandinavian languages.
Variants and related names
Johanna is related to several other names you may recognize: Joanna, Johanne, Hanna, Johana. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Johanna?
Very common in Germany, Austria, Sweden, and Finland; a perennial classic in German-speaking countries.
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What does the name Johanna mean?+
The name Johanna means “God is gracious” and is of Hebrew (via Latin/German) origin.
What is the origin of the name Johanna?+
Johanna originates from Hebrew (via Latin/German).
Is Johanna a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Johanna has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press