Joanna
/xoanna/from spelling rules
Joanna is the Spanish transliteration of the given name Joanna.
Joanna is used as a transliteration of the name Joanna, which is equivalent to the English name Jane.
Meaning: transliterations of the given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/xoanna/
Did you know?
- If you see the name spelled Joana in a Spanish context, it is likely an indicator that the person is from Catalonia or the Balearic Islands.
- The name 'Joanna' or 'Juana' is famously associated with the historical figure Juana la Loca, or 'Juana the Mad', a Queen of Castile.
- The name Juana is the feminine form of Juan, which is the Spanish version of 'John'. Both names trace back to the Hebrew name 'Yohanan', meaning 'God is gracious'.
Examples in context
- Sra. Juana, gracias por su amabilidad.Mrs. Juana, thank you for your kindness.
- Ella se llama Joanna.Her name is Joanna.
- ¿Conoces a Joanna?Do you know Joanna?
- Joanna es muy amable.Joanna is very kind.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about a mutual friend.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Joanna hoy?Have you seen Joanna today?
- MaríaNo, no he visto a Joanna.No, I haven't seen Joanna.
- AlejandroElla me llamó esta mañana.She called me this morning.
- MaríaSeguro que es algo importante.I'm sure it's something important.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
