Johanna
/joˈhana/
The phrase Johanna is the German form of the name Johanna.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /joˈhana/.
Did you know?
- Historically, the name Johanna was often associated with the ' Maid of Orleans' in German texts, referred to as Johanna von Orléans.
- The name Johanna is part of a group of names based on the Hebrew word for 'grace', meaning 'God is gracious'.
- While Johanna is a classic name, the shortened version Hanne is a distinct and common cultural variant in Northern Germany.
Examples in context
- Das ist Johanna.That is Johanna.
- Ich habe gestern Johanna gesehen.I saw Johanna yesterday.
- Ist Johanna heute im Büro?Is Johanna in the office today?
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking about their coworker in the breakroom.
- LauraWeißt du, wo Johanna ist?Do you know where Johanna is?
- JulianIch glaube, Johanna hat schon Feierabend.I think Johanna has already finished work for the day.
- LauraOh, dann ist sie wohl schon nach Hause gegangen.Oh, then she has probably already gone home.
- JulianJa, sie war heute sehr früh weg.Yes, she left very early today.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Johanna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
