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Yohannes Pronunciation

Yohannes is pronounced yoh-HAH-nes /joʊˈhɑ.nɛs/Medium

Meaning: Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) and German form of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Yohannes is the Ethiopian John — devout and classic. Warm, melodic, and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningEthiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) and German form of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

U.S. rank (2024)#5213 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Yohannes is the Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) and German form of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A devout, classic name across Ethiopia and Eritrea (Emperor Yohannes IV) and the German world (Johannes).

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? John means 'God is gracious' (Hebrew Yochanan) — Yohannes is its Ethiopian (Ge'ez) and German form, borne by Ethiopian emperors (Emperor Yohannes IV).

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Johannes — root etymology

Variations

JohannesYohanesYohans

Nicknames

Yoni

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Yohannes?

Yohannes is pronounced yoh-HAH-nes (/joʊˈhɑ.nɛs/). Press play above to hear Yohannes said aloud.

How do you say Yohannes?

Yohannes is said yoh-HAH-nes (/joʊˈhɑ.nɛs/). Press play above to hear Yohannes said aloud.

What does the name Yohannes mean?

Yohannes is the Ethiopian/German John — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

Is Yohannes a boy or girl name?

Yohannes is a boy's name.

How popular is Yohannes?

Yohannes is a rare name in the U.S.