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Yochanon

yoh-khah-NON

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

39

Peak Year

#7 in 1993

First Recorded

1993

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Yochanon is a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious." It's the original form of the name John.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Yochanan ben Zakkai

    Jewish sage of the 1st century CE

  • Yochanan Vollach

    Israeli footballer and sports administrator

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Personality Traits

GraciousKindWiseSpiritual

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