Surnames in Italy trace their origin back to the 1400s, when it became necessary to add a second name to distinguish between individuals with the same given name. Italian surnames are often easy to recognize because most end in a vowel, and many of them have been derived from descriptive nicknames.
Meaning of Mahogany. English name. In English, the name Mahogany means-dark red wood.The name Mahogany originated as an English name.The name Mahogany is most often used as a girl name or female name.eaning of Mahogany. English name. In English, the name Mahogany means-dark red wood.The name Mahogany originated as an English name.
For other uses, see Joanna (disambiguation). Joanna is a feminine given name deriving from Koine Greek á¼°ÏÎ¬Î½Î½Î± IÅanna from Hebrew ××Ö¹×Ö¸× Ö¸× YÃ´á¸¥ÄnnÄh meaning 'God is gracious'. Variants in English include Joan, Joann, Joanne, and Johanna. Other forms of the name in English are Jan, Jane, Janet, Janice, Jean, and Jeanne.