Joanne
5 synonyms for Joanne, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A feminine given name, a variant of Joan combined with Anne, ultimately from Hebrew meaning "God is gracious."
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old French Joanne, from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Johanna, Juana,...
Full origin of Joanne →Frequently asked questions
What does “Joanne” mean?
The word “Joanne” means a feminine given name, a variant of Joan combined with Anne, ultimately from Hebrew meaning "God is gracious.".
How do you pronounce “Joanne”?
“Joanne” is pronounced john (/d͡ʒoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Joanne” in a sentence?
Here is “Joanne” used in a sentence: “Joanne wrote every day after retiring from teaching.”
What part of speech is “Joanne”?
“Joanne” is a name.
Is “Joanne” a common word?
“Joanne” is an uncommon word in modern English.
