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Yohannan

♂ Boy

Pronounced yoh-HAH-nun /joʊˈhɑː.nən/Medium

Meaning: The Aramaic and Syriac form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Yohannan is a traditional name and surname among Syriac and Assyrian Christians and in the Saint Thomas Christian communities of Kerala, India.Medium

In 30 seconds: John in its Aramaic dress: Yohannan means 'God is gracious' (said 'yoh-HAH-nun').
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Origin MediumAramaic, Hebrew
MeaningThe Aramaic and Syriac form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Yohannan is a traditional name and surname among Syriac and Assyrian Christians and in the Saint Thomas Christian communities of Kerala, India.
U.S. rank (2024)#14162
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Yohannan is the Aramaic and Syriac form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. It is a long-standing name in Syriac and Assyrian Christian communities and among the Saint Thomas Christians of Kerala, where it appears as both a first name and a family name. It is one of the oldest continuously used forms of a name found in nearly every language (said 'yoh-HAH-nun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, well established in Syriac and Kerala Christian families.

Did you know? Yohannan is the name John as Syriac and Assyrian Christians say it — and it is carried widely among the Saint Thomas Christians of Kerala in southern India.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Yohannan — Aramaic/Syriac form of John; Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

Variations

YohananJohananYuhanna

Nicknames

YohanHanan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yohannan mean?

Yohannan is the Aramaic and Syriac form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Yohannan?

It's said yoh-HAH-nun /joʊˈhɑː.nən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yohannan a boy or girl name?

Yohannan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yohannan?

Yohannan is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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