The name Jhovanna is a feminine given name with roots in multiple languages and cultures. Its origins can be traced back to the Hebrew name Yohanan, which translates to "God is gracious" or "Yahweh has been gracious." This ancient Hebrew name gained popularity during the Old Testament era and was commonly used among Jewish communities.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations and adaptations. In Latin, it took the form of Iohannes, which later evolved into the Spanish and Italian versions, Juan and Giovanni, respectively. The Portuguese variant, Joana, is another close relative of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jhovanna can be found in the 12th century, when it appeared in historical documents from the Italian region of Tuscany. During the Renaissance period, the name gained prominence among Italian nobility and was associated with several notable figures.

Jhovanna Tornabuoni (1468-1494) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, renowned for her patronage of Renaissance artists such as Sandro Botticelli and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Another prominent figure was Jhovanna d'Arco (1412-1431), the French heroine and Catholic saint better known as Joan of Arc.

In the 16th century, the name made its way to Spain, where it was adopted by several influential families. Jhovanna of Castile (1479-1555), also known as Juana la Loca (Joanna the Mad), was a Queen of Castile and Aragon, and the mother of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.

During the colonial era, the name Jhovanna spread to the Americas, carried by Spanish and Italian settlers. One notable figure was Jhovanna Inés de la Cruz (1651-1695), a renowned Mexican nun, scholar, and poet, considered one of the most important figures in the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

As the name continued to evolve and adapt across different cultures and regions, it took on various spellings and pronunciations. The spelling "Jhovanna" is thought to have emerged as a combination of the Spanish "Juana" and the English "Johanna," reflecting the cultural influences and linguistic blending that occurred over time.

Throughout history, the name Jhovanna has been borne by numerous notable individuals, including Jhovanna Baptista (1597-1670), an Italian painter and printmaker; Jhovanna Garzoni (1600-1670), an Italian painter known for her still-life works; and Jhovanna Faustina (1692-1768), an Italian saint and founder of the Order of the Most Holy Redeemer.