Joanna is a female given name. Forms in the English language include Joan, Joanne and Jeanne. The earliest recording for the name "Joanna" is from Gospel of Luke. There are many famous people and celebrities named "Joanna", including Joanna Kerns, Joanna Cassidy and Joanna García. There was also a hit song named "Joanna" that was performed by Kool & the Gang in the 1980s.