Johannes
Where Johannes comes from
From Late Latin Iōhannēs, variant of Latin Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān).
- 3 syllables
Johannes through the years
- 1913First appearance#2,092 among boys with 8 babies, the first year at least five got the name.
- 1966Peak, #1,68421 babies named Johannes, its best rank.
In the dictionary
- A male given name from Late Latin Iōhannēs [in turn from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), in turn from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān, “God is gracious”)], variant of John and Jon.
Namesakes
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