Johannes
Johannes is an international form of John, particularly widespread in German-speaking and Nordic countries. Rooted in deep biblical tradition, it is culturally familiar and globally respected. It combines rich historical depth with an enduring, sophisticated sound.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name means "God is gracious", expressing divine favor and mercy.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno má pôvod v hebrejskom mene Jochanan (יוֹחָנָן) s významom „Jahve je milostivý“ alebo „Boh sa zmiloval“. Do európskych jazykov preniklo prostredníctvom gréckeho tvaru Ióannés (Ἰωάννης) a latinských podôb Ioannes a Johannes.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Johannes is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
JOHANNES
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling25 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsV slovenčine približne [jo-ha-nes]; v nemčine spravidla [jo-ha-nes] s prízvukom na druhej slabike.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Johannes
20People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Bishop of the Moravian Church, composer, botanist and mycologist (1769-1831)
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