Johanna
/xoanna/from spelling rules
Johanna is the Spanish form of the female given name Johanna.
Johanna is used as a female given name in Spanish-speaking contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/xoanna/
Did you know?
- Depending on the specific region, a person named Johanna might find that people use the equivalent name Juanita as a familiar nickname.
- The use of Johanna with an 'h' reflects a trend in some Latin American countries to use biblical or international spellings over traditional Spanish ones.
- In Spanish-speaking literature, names ending in '-anna' are sometimes perceived as having a more foreign or international flair compared to local names like Ana.
Examples in context
- Permítame presentarle a Johanna, cuyo nombre en español es Juana.Allow me to introduce you to Johanna, whose name in Spanish is Juana.
- Querida Johana, te presento a nuestros socios en España.Dear Johanna, let me introduce you to our partners in Spain.
- ¿Joana, vas a venir a la fiesta esta noche?Joanna, are you going to come to the party tonight?
- La señora Johanna es una destacada pianista. En español, la conocemos como Juana.Mrs. Johanna is an outstanding pianist. In Spanish, we know her as Juana.
- Ella se llama Johanna.Her name is Johanna.
- ¿Es Johanna tu hermana?Is Johanna your sister?
- Ayer hablé con Johanna.I spoke with Johanna yesterday.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing a mutual friend at a café.
- Mateo¿Dónde está Johanna?Where is Johanna?
- LucíaJohanna está en la biblioteca.Johanna is in the library.
- MateoGracias por decirme, Lucía.Thanks for telling me, Lucía.
- LucíaDe nada, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
