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BoyGermanic

Johannes

yo-HAHN-nes

Popularity

#3064

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

2,258

Peak Year

#62 in 2019

First Recorded

1913

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Johannes is a German form of John, which originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious."

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Johannes Kepler

    German astronomer who discovered the laws of planetary motion.

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Personality Traits

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