João

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Portuguese variation of John
"God is gracious"
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João Origin and Meaning

The name João is a boy's name meaning "God is gracious".

A Portuguese classic. Many members of the Portuguese royal family were named João, and today it’s associated with a number of Portuguese and Brazilian footballers.

Popularity of the name João

Lists containing the name João

    Famous People Named João

    • João I
      king of Portugal
    • João Mário (Naval da Costa Eduardo)
      Portuguese professional footballer
    • João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira
      Brazilian singer,songwriter