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Johanna is the feminine form of Johannes, which is the German version of John. Do you think that Johanna would be sufficient, then, to honor my grandfather John and my grandmother Juanita? (I've just been considering names for that, and since I might not have any boys to name John, Johanna might be a good way to honor both my grandparents at the same time. If I have any boys in my life time, on of them will probably have the name John. But as for girls, I don't really like the name Johnna and I'm not a big fan of Juanita.)
I'm also wondering about name combos for Johanna. I'm not sure I would use Johanna as a first name. (BTW, I'm American, so whether it's right or wrong, I'm pronouncing Johanna the same as Joanna.)
How does Sophia Johanna sound?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
I'm also wondering about name combos for Johanna. I'm not sure I would use Johanna as a first name. (BTW, I'm American, so whether it's right or wrong, I'm pronouncing Johanna the same as Joanna.)
How does Sophia Johanna sound?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
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But why not simply Sophia Joanna?
Why use Johanna if you are going to (mis)pronounce it as Joanna?
Johanna is pronounced as "Yoo-HUN-ah" but I can accept that it would be Joe-hanna in English. But why skip the H?
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Why use Johanna if you are going to (mis)pronounce it as Joanna?
Johanna is pronounced as "Yoo-HUN-ah" but I can accept that it would be Joe-hanna in English. But why skip the H?
"You sought a flower and found a fruit. You sought a spring and found a sea. You sought a woman and found a soul. You are disappointed."
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I ditto that!
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I prefer Joanna but Johanna is ok. I think it would work as a way to honor both John and Juanita.
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Just reading the comments here made me realize that I HADN'T realized how many different ways Johanna can be pronounced! I have always heard and said it as Jo-HAN-nah. That's the only pronunciation I care for also.
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If you're going to pronunce Johanna as Joanna
Spell ti that way. I'm American, and I pronunce it Yo-hahn-a. Most Americans I know would do the same. And yes, it does honor them, as all are forms of John.
Ideas are:
Lily Joanna
Catharine Joanna
Sophia Joanna (good!)
Joanna Claire
Spell ti that way. I'm American, and I pronunce it Yo-hahn-a. Most Americans I know would do the same. And yes, it does honor them, as all are forms of John.
Ideas are:
Lily Joanna
Catharine Joanna
Sophia Joanna (good!)
Joanna Claire
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ditto
Joanna would honor them just as well and avoid any pronunciation confusion.
Joanna would honor them just as well and avoid any pronunciation confusion.
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Agreed.
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I think the name Johanna covers both John and Juanita namesake-wise.
BTW, I'm American and I pronounce it Johanna as either "yo-HAH-nah" or "joh-HAN-ah" (depending on if I'm using German or English). If you're going to pronounce it like Joanna, it would be in the best interest of pronunciation to use Joanna rather than Johanna. I think it's almost pretentious to pronounce Johanna as though there's no "H" when it's so noticeable and obvious that there's an "H" in the name. JMHO.
Anyways, Sophia Johanna is so noble and regal-looking. A sure winner. :)
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BTW, I'm American and I pronounce it Johanna as either "yo-HAH-nah" or "joh-HAN-ah" (depending on if I'm using German or English). If you're going to pronounce it like Joanna, it would be in the best interest of pronunciation to use Joanna rather than Johanna. I think it's almost pretentious to pronounce Johanna as though there's no "H" when it's so noticeable and obvious that there's an "H" in the name. JMHO.
Anyways, Sophia Johanna is so noble and regal-looking. A sure winner. :)
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Either name is beautiful, but the pronunciation should be consistent with the spelling to avoid confusion. I like that you are honoring family by choosing the name.
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Also...
Jane
Joan
Joanne
Johna - Prefer this to Johnna, actually
Jeanne - ZHAN, please, not JEEN-ee
Jeannette
Jeanette
Jeannine
Jeanine
Janice
Janet
Janine
I would pronounce Johanna yo-HAHN-ah or jo-HAN-a, not like Joanna.
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Jane
Joan
Joanne
Johna - Prefer this to Johnna, actually
Jeanne - ZHAN, please, not JEEN-ee
Jeannette
Jeanette
Jeannine
Jeanine
Janice
Janet
Janine
I would pronounce Johanna yo-HAHN-ah or jo-HAN-a, not like Joanna.
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I think Johanna is nice, and works well for the naming purpose.
But maybe you should use it as a MN in case you have a son and want to call him John.
I also think Johanna should have the full pronounciation, so if you are going to pronounce it like Joanna, I suggest you choose that name.
But maybe you should use it as a MN in case you have a son and want to call him John.
I also think Johanna should have the full pronounciation, so if you are going to pronounce it like Joanna, I suggest you choose that name.
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Johanna would be an excellent way to remember your grandparents! Personally, I'd pronounced it jo-haw-na or yo-haw-na, but pronouncing it Joanna is good as well. Just to clear things up, though, maybe you should spell it Joanna. Sophia Johanna/ Joanna sounds okay, but I prefer maybe Jasmine, Nicole, Alyssa, Jacqueline, Francesca, or Roberta.
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This message was edited 12/23/2005, 1:02 PM
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