2024年12月1日 · It means "Yahweh is gracious", from the roots יוֹ referring to the Hebrew God and חָנַן meaning "to be gracious". The Hebrew form occurs in the Old Testament (spelled Johanan or Jehohanan in the English version), but this name owes its popularity to two New Testament characters, both highly revered saints .

From an English surname that was originally from a place name meaning "Ella's town". A famous bearer of this name is British musician Elton John (1947-), born Reginald Dwight, who adopted his stage name in honour of his former bandmate Elton Dean (1945-2006).

2022年1月21日 · Medieval English form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see John). This became the most common feminine form of John in the 17th century, surpassing Joan. In the first half of the 20th century Joan once again overtook Jane for a few decades in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Maoil Eoin meaning "descendant of a disciple of Saint John". St John m English (British, Rare) From the title and name of Saint John the Baptist or Saint John the Evangelist (see John ).

2024年4月23日 · Derived from Jackin (earlier Jankin), a medieval diminutive of John. There could be some early influence from the unrelated French name Jacques. It is often regarded as an independent name.

2024年10月6日 · Newer form of the Old Church Slavic name Іѡаннъ (Ioannŭ), which was derived from Greek Ioannes (see John). This was the name of six Russian rulers, including the 15th-century Ivan III the Great and 16th-century Ivan IV the Terrible, the first tsar of Russia.

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Derived from the given name John. A famous bearer is British musician Elton John (1947-), born Reginald Dwight.

2019年12月14日 · This was the usual English feminine form of John in the Middle Ages, but it was surpassed in popularity by Jane in the 17th century. It again became quite popular in the first half of the 20th century, entering the top ten names for both the United States and the United Kingdom, though it has since faded.

2024年4月23日 · Combination of John and Paul. This name was borne by two 20th-century popes, notably the sainted John Paul II (1920-2005).