Joanna — English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ιωαννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see John). This is the spelling used in the English New Testament, where it belongs to a follower of Jesus who is regarded as a saint.
English, Polish, Biblical female name.
Biblical namesake: Joanna was a follower of Jesus and the wife of Chuza, a steward of Herod. She is remembered for her devotion and for being among the women who discovered the empty tomb. (Luke · Luke 8:3, Luke 24:10)
Saintly namesake: Joana de Tolosa was a French nun and saint from the 15th century, remembered for her religious devotion. She is one of several saints named Joanna. (March 31 · 15th century)
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