Ioana

Ioana Meaning & Origin

About Ioana
The name "Ioana" is of Romanian origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Yohanan," meaning "God is gracious." It is a feminine name that carries the connotation of being kind, merciful, and blessed by God. Ioana is a popular name in Romania and other Eastern European countries, often associated with individuals who are compassionate, gentle, and have a strong sense of faith.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ioana are female.

Ioana Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY0 OW0 AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ioana*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ioana in Braille

Here's how to represent Ioana in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ioana in braille

How to Spell the Name Ioana in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ioana using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ioana in sign language

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