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Johannes

Pronounced yo-HAH-nesShare

Meaning: God is gracious

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

The Latin form in the John family, established across northern Europe. It gives a familiar biblical name a fuller three-syllable shape.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Johannes comes from Latin, Norwegian, and German.

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