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John
God is gracious
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
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Origin and meaning of John
John is the English form of the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious, merciful', reaching English through the Greek Ioannes and Latin Iohannes. It is perhaps the most widespread Christian name in history, common to every European culture thanks to Saint John the Baptist and the Evangelist. In English it is a timeless classic; in Italian Giovanni, in German Johann, in French Jean, in Spanish Juan. It conveys kindness, faith and genuine simplicity.
Variants around the world
How John is said in other languages.
GiovanniJohannJeanJuanIvan
Famous people
- John Locke— philosopher
- John Milton— poet
- John Dalton— scientist
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