Joanna Fleming

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joanna Fleming — God is gracious
85K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joanna Fleming is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Joanna is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Joanna is a feminine given name deriving from Koine Greek: Ἰωάννα, romanized: Iōanna from Hebrew: יוֹחָנָה, romanized: Yôḥānāh, lit. 'God is gracious'. Variants in English include Joan, Joann, Joanne, and Johanna. Other forms of the name in English are Jan, Jane, Janet, Janice, Jean, and Jeanne. The earliest recorded occurrence of the name Joanna, in Luke 8:3, refers to the disciple "Joanna the wife of Chuza," who was an associate of Mary Magdalene. The surname Fleming: Fleming is a surname of Scottish, Irish and English origin, indicating an ultimate descent from a Flemish immigrant, part of modern-day Belgium. Alva Fleming (1905–1985), U.S. Navy veteran, VFW California state commander Austin Lloyd Fleming (1894–1969), Canadian flying ace Clas Fleming (admiral) (1592–1644), Swedish admiral Henrik Fleming (1584–1650), Finnish-Swedish admiral James P. Fleming (born 1943), United States Air Force pilot, Medal of Honor recipient Jerzy Detloff Fleming (1699–1771), Saxon general and nobleman Klaus Fleming (1535–1597), Swedish admiral Lawrence J. Joanna is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 85K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joanna reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joanna

Meaning: God is gracious

Greek

Joanna is a feminine given name deriving from Koine Greek: Ἰωάννα, romanized: Iōanna from Hebrew: יוֹחָנָה, romanized: Yôḥānāh, lit. 'God is gracious'. Variants in English include Joan, Joann, Joanne, and Johanna. Other forms of the name in English are Jan, Jane, Janet, Janice, Jean, and Jeanne. The earliest recorded occurrence of the name Joanna, in Luke 8:3, refers to the disciple "Joanna the wife of Chuza," who was an associate of Mary Magdalene.

Surname: Fleming

Irish

Fleming is a surname of Scottish, Irish and English origin, indicating an ultimate descent from a Flemish immigrant, part of modern-day Belgium. Alva Fleming (1905–1985), U.S. Navy veteran, VFW California state commander Austin Lloyd Fleming (1894–1969), Canadian flying ace Clas Fleming (admiral) (1592–1644), Swedish admiral Henrik Fleming (1584–1650), Finnish-Swedish admiral James P. Fleming (born 1943), United States Air Force pilot, Medal of Honor recipient Jerzy Detloff Fleming (1699–1771), Saxon general and nobleman Klaus Fleming (1535–1597), Swedish admiral Lawrence J.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Joanna is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Joanna by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Joanna Fleming:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Joanna?
The first name Joanna originates from Greek. Joanna is a feminine given name deriving from Koine Greek: Ἰωάννα, romanized: Iōanna from Hebrew: יוֹחָנָה, romanized: Yôḥānāh, lit. 'God is gracious'. Variants in English include Joan, Joann, Joanne, and Johanna. Other forms of the name in English are Jan, Jane, Janet, Janice, Jean, and Jeanne. The earliest recorded occurrence of the name Joanna, in Luke 8:3, refers to the disciple "Joanna the wife of Chuza," who was an associate of Mary Magdalene.
When was Joanna most popular?
The name Joanna reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Fleming?
The surname Fleming originates from Irish. Fleming is a surname of Scottish, Irish and English origin, indicating an ultimate descent from a Flemish immigrant, part of modern-day Belgium. Alva Fleming (1905–1985), U.S. Navy veteran, VFW California state commander Austin Lloyd Fleming (1894–1969), Canadian flying ace Clas Fleming (admiral) (1592–1644), Swedish admiral Henrik Fleming (1584–1650), Finnish-Swedish admiral James P. Fleming (born 1943), United States Air Force pilot, Medal of Honor recipient Jerzy Detloff Fleming (1699–1771), Saxon general and nobleman Klaus Fleming (1535–1597), Swedish admiral Lawrence J.
What are the origins of the name Joanna Fleming?
The name Joanna Fleming combines two different traditions: the first name Joanna has Greek roots, while the surname Fleming originates from Irish.
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