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GirlPronounced European Portuguese /ʒu.ˈɐ.nɐ/; European Portuguese /ʒo.ˈɐ̃.nɐ/; Catalan /ʒu.ˈa.nə/Occitan language family

Joana

Portuguese and Catalan form of Iohanna.

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Joana is a girl name.

Pronunciation: European Portuguese /ʒu.ˈɐ.nɐ/; European Portuguese /ʒo.ˈɐ̃.nɐ/; Catalan /ʒu.ˈa.nə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEuropean Portuguese /ʒu.ˈɐ.nɐ/; European Portuguese /ʒo.ˈɐ̃.nɐ/; Catalan /ʒu.ˈa.nə/
Language familyOccitan

Meaning and history

Portuguese and Catalan form of Iohanna (see Joanna ).

Notes and context

Usage: portuguese, catalan

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