Ionuț
God is gracious
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Name day
Celebrated on January 7
Origin and meaning of Ionuț
Ionuț is the affectionate diminutive of Ion, the popular Romanian form of John, from the Hebrew Yōḥānān, “God is gracious”; the suffix -uț is the same one found in Romanian pet forms such as băiețel or Măriuța. From a nickname it became a given name in its own right, entered on the birth certificates of hundreds of thousands of Romanians. Its name day is 7 January, the Synaxis of Saint John the Baptist, one of the country's most celebrated.
Variants around the world
How Ionuț sounds in other languages.
Famous people
- Ionuț Lupescu— footballer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ionuț mean?
The name Ionuț means God is gracious.
What is the origin of the name Ionuț?
Origin of Ionuț: Hebrew.
When is Ionuț's name day?
Ionuț's name day is celebrated on January 7.
What are the international variants of the name Ionuț?
International variants of Ionuț: Ion, Ioan, Giovanni, John, and Ivan.