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Joanna is a feminine given name deriving from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα Iōanna from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה Yôḥānnāh meaning ‘God is gracious’. Variants in English include Joan Joann Joanne and Johanna. Other forms of the name in English are Jan Jane Janet Janice Jean and Jeanne.The earliest recorded occurrence of the name Joanna in Luke 8:3 refers to the disciple Joanna the wife of Chuza who was an associate of Mary Magdalene.