Joanna
/jɔˈan.na/
Joanna is the Polish transliteration of the English name Jane.
Meaning: transliterations of the given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/jɔˈan.na/. The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- A common diminutive or nickname for Joanna in Poland is Asia, which is pronounced differently than the English name 'Asia'.
- The name Joanna is not actually a native Slavic name, but a learned borrowing from Latin that entered the Polish language through religious and academic traditions.
- In Polish, names like Joanna often undergo complex declension, meaning the ending of the name will change depending on whether it is the subject or the object of a sentence.
Examples in context
- Od kilku dni Joanna jest zamknięta w sobie i w złym nastroju.Joanna has been in a bad mood and self-isolated for a few days now.This sentence shows how to use Joanna when describing someone's mood and behavior.Tatoeba #5700234 by CarloLardini, translation #6029520 by Huskion
- Cześć, Asia!Hi, Asia!
- Pani Joanna, miło mi Panią poznać.Nice to meet you, Mrs. Joanna.
- Joasiu, jak się masz?Joasiu, how are you?
- Czy ta Joanna to twoja siostra?Is this Joanna your sister?
- Znam kobietę, która ma na imię Joanna.I know a woman named Joanna.
Example conversation
Agnieszka and Paweł are looking at a guest list for a party.
- AgnieszkaCzy Joanna też będzie na imprezie?Will Joanna also be at the party?
- PawełTak, ona na pewno przyjdzie.Yes, she will definitely come.
- AgnieszkaTo świetnie, bardzo lubię tę dziewczynę.That is great, I like that girl a lot.
- PawełWiem, ona jest bardzo miła.I know, she is very nice.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Joanna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Joanna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
