Johanne.
a female given name from Latin [in turn from Koine Greek, in turn from Biblical Hebrew], equivalent to English Jane, traditionally regarded as the feminine counterpart of Johannes
Meaning & usage
a female given name from Latin [in turn from Koine Greek, in turn from Biblical Hebrew], equivalent to English Jane, traditionally regarded as the feminine counterpart of Johannes
Where this word comes from
A younger form of Johanna, ultimately from Latin Iōhanna, a variant of Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, “Yahweh is gracious”). The Hebrew name is the feminine form corresponding to יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān), the source of Johannes. First attested in the 15th century in Norway. Compare Norwegian Nynorsk Johanne, Danish Johanne, Swedish Johanne, Icelandic Jóhanna, Faroese Jóhanna, German Johanna, English Joanna and French Johanne (“female given name”).
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