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Boy's nameOrigin: HebrewMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Juan

[ˈjuan]

Juan is the traditional Spanish form of the biblical name Ján, associated mainly with Saint John the Baptist and the Apostle John. In the Slovak environment, it feels distinctly international and Hispanic. However, it retains the same ancient meaning and Christian tradition as the Slovak Ján.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
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Hungarian:
Polish:
Spanish:
Juan
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A biblical name expressing the belief that God is gracious and favorable.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Španielska podoba mena Ján; cez latinské Iohannes a grécke Ióannés pochádza z hebrejského Jochanan s významom „Jahve je milostivý“ alebo „Boh sa zmiloval“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Juan is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

JUAN

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈjuan]

Španielska výslovnosť: chuan; písmeno j sa vyslovuje ako drsnejšie slovenské ch.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 1
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Juan
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Juana
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Juanovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Juana
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Juan!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Juanovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Juanom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
JuanitoJuankoJuaniJuančo
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Juan
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Juan! Juanito! Juanko!

Test how Juan sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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Full name:

Juan Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:J.S.without dots:JS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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