Name meaning
John
“God is gracious”
OriginHebrew
Used forBoys
First letterJ
Meaning and history
John is a boy name of Hebrew origin that means “god is gracious.” From Yochanan; one of the most used names in English history.
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Meanings of old names are often debated. We give the most widely accepted explanation from etymological references and note uncertainty where it exists.