Yochanan (John): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Yochanan (John) – Meaning: Yahweh is gracious – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy


Yochanan (John) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “Yahweh is gracious”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Yochanan (John)

Meaning: Yahweh is gracious.

Origin: Hebrew.

Popularity of Yochanan (John)

Yochanan (John) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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