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JohnChristian Male Biblical name meaning

God is gracious

Pronunciation: JOHN

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Name
John
Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
JOHN
Lucky Number
2
2
Lucky Number
Wednesday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does John mean?

John is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God is gracious". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JOHN. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

John

Χριστιανικό όνομα που σημαίνει God is gracious

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

JOHN

IPA

/dʒɒn/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

John is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is God is gracious. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

2

Lucky Day

Wednesday

Lucky Colors

Gold

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: People with a life path number 2 are intuitive, sensitive, and nurturing.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulL = LoyalC = Compassionate

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents God's grace and favor, symbolizing the spiritual journey of a believer.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name John has been popular throughout history and across cultures. According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, John has been in the top 10 list of boys' names since 1880. It has been the most popular name in the United States several times. John is a widely used name in many English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The name also has significant popularity in other parts of the world, including Europe, South America, and Africa.
The name John holds deep spiritual significance for Christians, as it is the name of several important figures in the Bible and in Christian history. The name John is associated with the qualities of generosity, mercy, and grace, which echo the meaning of the name in Hebrew.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Born in Bethlehem, Palestine, in the 1st century AD, John is best known as the author of the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation.

1st century AD

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

John DoeJohn LennonJohn F. Kennedy

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

John

Hebrew origin, means God is gracious, a biblical name, popular among Christians

🇮🇱Hebrew

John

שם נוצרי שפירושו God is gracious

🇬🇷Greek

John

Χριστιανικό όνομα που σημαίνει God is gracious

🇮🇹Latin

Iohannes

Hebrew origin, means God is gracious, a biblical name, popular among Christians

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Knowledge Graph

Connected entities and semantic relationships

[object Object]
Religion
ChristianityMonotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the Bible and teachings of Jesus
[object Object]
Language
HebrewSemitic language of the Jewish people and the Bible
[object Object]
Language
GreekHellenic language of ancient Greece and the New Testament
[object Object]
Language
LatinClassical language of ancient Rome and the Roman Catholic Church
[object Object]
Language
EnglishGermanic language originating in England, now global lingua franca
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Biblical
BibleThe sacred scripture of Christianity
[object Object]
Culture
Christian CultureThe cultural traditions of Christian societies worldwide
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