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The baby name Giovanna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced jo-VAN-nah (Italian: /dʒoˈvanna/; English approx.: /dʒoʊˈvænə/).

Giovanna is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: jo-VAN-nah (Italian: /dʒoˈvanna/; English approx.: /dʒoʊˈvænə/)

What is the meaning of the name Giovanna ?

The baby name Giovanna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced jo-VAN-nah (Italian: /dʒoˈvanna/; English approx.: /dʒoʊˈvænə/).

Giovanna is Italian in Origin.

Giovanna is the Italian feminine form of Giovanni, itself from Latin Iohannes, Greek Ioannes, and Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “Yahweh is gracious” or “God is gracious.” Pronounced jee-oh-VAHN-na in English and djo-VAHN-na in Italian, it carries the enduring biblical resonance of John while retaining a distinctly Italian elegance.

The name appears in medieval and Renaissance Italy in civic and parish records and was borne in Italian by revered figures such as Giovanna d’Arco (Joan of Arc) in literature and devotion, and by saints styled Giovanna (e.g., Jeanne de Chantal). Diminutives and short forms include Gianna, Vanna, Gia, and Gio; related international variants span Joanna, Johanna, Joan, Jane, Jeanne, Juana/Joana, Ioana, and Ioanna. The masculine counterpart is Giovanni (English John). Giovanna remains familiar in Italy and among the diaspora, appreciated for its classic rhythm, saintly associations, and graceful meaning.

Giovanna has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Giovanna

Giovanna Antonelli Actor · Born 1976 · Brazil Giovanna Antonelli is a Brazilian actor best known for her role as Jade in the popular telenovela 'O Clone'. She has also starred in other successful series like 'Sete Pecados' and 'A Regra do Jogo'. Born in 1976, Giovanna has become a household name in Brazil through her dynamic performances on television. Giovanna Mezzogiorno Actor · Born 1974 · Italy Giovanna Mezzogiorno is an Italian actor best known for her role in the film 'Facing Windows'. She has also starred in 'Love in the Time of Cholera' and 'Vincere', showcasing her versatile acting skills. Giovanna Ralli Actor · Born 1935 · Italy Giovanna Ralli is an Italian actress best known for her roles in films during the 1950s and 1960s. She starred in movies like 'The Mercenary' and 'We All Loved Each Other So Much', showcasing her talent in both comedic and dramatic roles.

Giovanna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 — 911
IT Girls 0 #24 114,880 9,415
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
LU 0 #61 6 2,830
IT 0 #73 4,886 4,183
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PA 0 #112 19 3,797
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
BR Girls 0 #128 4,028 12,708
PE Girls 0 #129 4,068 14,861
Switzerland Girls 2024 #130 6 1,786
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
MT Girls 0 #134 18 3,773
LU Girls 0 #146 40 4,850
UY 0 #147 31 2,477
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
BR 0 #162 214 5,969
PR Girls 0 #163 5 3,171
PE 0 #170 152 6,350
SI Girls 0 #175 3 2,769
Sweden Girls 2020 #178 3 1,663
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
UY Girls 0 #181 605 6,731
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #189 5 2,915
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
JP Girls 0 #207 39 6,592
BO Girls 0 #208 715 9,488
AO Girls 0 #211 7 4,575
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
EC Girls 0 #226 14 3,650
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
GR Girls 0 #231 12 6,293
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
CL Girls 0 #240 1,500 14,098
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #272 14 2,795
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
HR Girls 0 #289 6 3,687
CL 0 #294 121 6,867
BO 0 #312 70 6,868
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
MU Girls 0 #335 17 8,539
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
MX 0 #344 70 8,339
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
PL Girls 0 #358 7 5,096
PA Girls 0 #363 122 9,861
CO 0 #364 118 7,768
PT Girls 0 #372 80 7,952
France Girls 2021 #379 27 3,185
NL 0 #380 12 2,481
OM Girls 0 #381 16 15,987
Austria Girls 0 #408 13 1,885
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
Spain 0 #411 42 2,326
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
CR Girls 0 #460 73 11,342
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
AR Girls 0 #481 119 8,289
GT Girls 0 #487 19 7,500
CO Girls 0 #499 905 16,140
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
Germany Girls 0 #527 356 4,949
Spain Girls 0 #533 539 5,561
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
MX Girls 0 #547 996 17,781
KW Girls 0 #553 9 19,177
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
HK Girls 0 #602 14 16,104
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
United States Girls 2024 #638 284 8,487
IL Girls 0 #639 7 11,648
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #725 14 3,895
BR Boys 0 #733 19 12,213
IT Boys 0 #791 782 10,046
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #815 15 13,765
NL Girls 0 #816 140 5,933
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
PE Boys 0 #856 23 14,506
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #944 16 14,742
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,103 39 25,928
MA 0 #1,116 13 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Giovanna is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Ireland

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People also ask about Giovanna

Giovanna is predominantly a girl's name.
Giovanna is a 3 syllable name, pronounced jo-VAN-nah (Italian: /dʒoˈvanna/; English approx.: /dʒoʊˈvænə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gianna, Giovannina, Giannina, Vanna, Zanna and Gio.
Across languages, Giovanna has these equivalents: Joanna (English), Joan (English), Joanne (English), Juana (Spanish), Joana (Portuguese), and 4 more.
Yes, very popular — Giovanna ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Giovanna ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Giovanna's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #397 in 2011 to #379 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Giovanna are in our database, including Giovanna Antonelli (Actor), Giovanna Mezzogiorno (Actor), Giovanna Ralli (Actor).