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Joanna
grace or gift of the Lord
Ἰωάννα, Ἰωανάν Iōanna, Iōanan
Joanna (Greek: Ἰωάννα, Ἰωανάν, Iōanna, Iōanan) means “grace or gift of the Lord”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 997 children in the United States, ranking 306. Around 112,067 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Chuza in Luke 8.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Joanna
spouse of Chuza
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Gospels
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 997 | Steady |
| All-time total | 112,067 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 3,353 in 1984 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Luke 8:3 |
| Last appears | Luke 24:10 |
| Cross-references | 40 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Chuza co-occurrence Appears with Chuza in Luke 8.
- Susanna co-occurrence Appears with Susanna in Luke 8.
- Mary co-occurrence Appears with Mary in Luke 24.
- James co-occurrence Appears with James in Luke 24.
- Herod co-occurrence Appears with Herod in Luke 8.
- Jairus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Jairus.
Origin & meaning
Ἰωάνα (TR, -ννα; see WH, App., 159), ης, ἡ (Aram יוֺחַן),
Joanna: Luk.8:3 24:10.†
(AS)
Joanna, the wife of Chuza, was one of the women who followed and supported Jesus during His earthly ministry.
The biblical story
Joanna is mentioned in Luk.8.3 and Luk.24.10 as one of the women who followed Jesus and supported His ministry. She is described as the wife of Chuza, who was a steward in Herod's household. Along with other women, including Mary Magdalene and Susanna, Joanna provided financial support for Jesus and His disciples out of her own means.
Joanna was also among the women who witnessed Jesus' crucifixion and later went to His tomb on the morning of His resurrection. In Luk.24.10, she is named as one of the women who reported the news of the empty tomb and the angels' message to the apostles. Her presence at these key moments in Jesus' life and her support of His ministry indicate her devotion and faith.
Key verses
Joanna appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
Luke 8:3 -
It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
Luke 24:10
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Luke (2)
- Luke 8:3
- Luke 24:10