Juan
/ˈxwan/noun
A Spanish masculine given name, equivalent to English John.
Did you know?Juan ultimately comes from a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is gracious,' one of the most enduring sacred names in the Western world.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
Yôḥānān
“'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God has shown favor'”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Iōánnēs
“Greek form of the Hebrew name used in the New Testament”
Late Latin
Latin
Iohannes
“Latinized Christian name”
Old Spanish
Spanish
Juan
“Spanish form of the biblical name John”
Modern English
English
Juan
“Spanish masculine given name”