Where was Joanna originated from?

Joanna is a feminine given name deriving fromKoine Greek Ἰωάννα Iōanna from Hebrewיוֹחָנָה Yôḥānnāh meaning "God is gracious". Variants in English include Joan, Joann, Joanne, andJohanna. Other forms of the name in English areJan, Jane, Janet,Janice, Jean, andJeanne.