| Pronunciation | Italian: [dʒoˈvanna] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Other gender | |
| Masculine | Giovanni |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Hebrew, via Italian |
| Meaning | "YHWH/The Lord is Gracious" |
Giovanna is an Italian feminine first name. It is the feminine counterpart of the masculine Giovanni, which in turn is the Italian form of John; it is thus the Italian equivalent of Jane, Joanna, Jeanne, etc. In Brazil, the feminine name Giovanna has many variations, the most common of which is Geovanna.[1]