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Joh

joh

Letters

3

Syllables

1

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

407

Peak Year

#21 in 1982

First Recorded

1949

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short form of John, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'Yahweh is gracious'. It's a classic and enduring name.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • John Lennon

    Legendary musician and co-founder of The Beatles.

  • John F. Kennedy

    35th President of the United States.

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Personality Traits

LoyalResponsibleTrustworthyKind

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