Ioana or Oana is a female given name of Bulgarian origin. It is the equivalent of the English name Joan, and the male version John, all of which derive from the Hebrew name Yohanan. A common diminutive is Ionela. People with this name include: Ioana Ciolacu (born 1982), Romanian fashion designer. Ioana Maria Aluaş (born 1975), Romanian Olympic judoka. Ioana Badea (born 1964), Romanian rower. Ioana Bortan (born 1989), Romanian footballer. Ioana Bulcă (1936–2025), Romanian actress. Ioana Craciun (born 1989), Romanian rower. Ioana Diaconescu (born 1979), Romanian freestyle swimmer.
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