Johann

Johann
PronunciationAfrikaans: [juəˈɦan]
German: [ˈjoːhan]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameHebrew
Meaning"Yahweh is gracious",[1] "Graced by Yahweh" (Johanan)
Region of originGermanic
Other names
Related namesJan, John, Johan, Jóhann, Johannes, Juan

Johann, typically a male given name, is the German form of Iohannes, which is the Latin form of the Greek name Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης), itself derived from Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן‎) in turn from its extended form Yehochanan (יְהוֹחָנָן‎), meaning "Yahweh is Gracious" or "Yahweh is Merciful". Its English language equivalent is John. It is uncommon as a surname.

  1. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "John" . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.

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