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Jobany

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How to Pronounce Jobany

Pronounced hoh-VAH-nee /hoʊˈvɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Jobany is a Latin American spelling of Jovany/Giovanni, the Italian form of John. John comes through Latin Iohannes from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. The b-for-v spelling reflects Spanish pronunciation; the meaning follows John.Low

In 30 seconds: Jobany is a Latina respelling of Giovanni/Jovany, from John ('God is gracious'), used for only a handful of boys a year (said hoh-VAH-nee).

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Origin LowSpanish, Hebrew, Italian

MeaningJobany is a Latin American spelling of Jovany/Giovanni, the Italian form of John. John comes through Latin Iohannes from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. The b-for-v spelling reflects Spanish pronunciation; the meaning follows John.

U.S. rank (2016)#13146 ↘ Falling

2016 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 265

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jobany is a Spanish-speaking spelling of Jovany, itself from the Italian Giovanni, the form of John. John descends through Latin Iohannes from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. In Spanish the b and v sound alike, so Jobany, Jovany, and Giovany all share one pronunciation and meaning.

It was never common, given to only a couple dozen boys a year around 2003, mainly among Latino families. A boy named Jobany then is in his late teens or twenties now.

Did you know? Through Giovanni, Jobany reaches back to the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' - the same root as John.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Jobany — Latina spelling of Jovany/Giovanni (John, 'God is gracious'); Spanish b=v

Variations

JovanyGiovanniGeovanny

Nicknames

JoBany

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jobany mean?

It is a Latin American spelling of Giovanni/Jovany, from John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jobany?

It's said hoh-VAH-nee /hoʊˈvɑ.ni/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jobany a boy or girl name?

Jobany is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jobany?

Jobany is a rare name in the U.S., most familiar among Spanish-speaking families.