John
/dสษn/noun
A common male given name of Hebrew origin.
Did you know?The name John has been borne by numerous saints and has deep biblical connections, often symbolizing divine favor and grace throughout history.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew
Hebrew
ืืืื ื (Yohanan)
โGod is gracious.โ
Late Latin
Latin
Iohannes
โA Latinized form of the Hebrew name, preserving its original meaning.โ
Old French
Old French
Jon
โA French variant used during the medieval period.โ
Middle English
Middle English
John
โThe standard English form adopted from Old French.โ
Modern English
English
John
โA widely used masculine name in English-speaking countries.โ