Johannes
yo-HAHN-nes
Popularity
#3064
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."
Numerology
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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