131 Variations of John - Page 7
- Iwan
- Hovhannes
- Seann
- Jöns
- Jante
- Ioannikios
- Jovo
Origin:
Croation, Serbian, Montenegrin diminutive of JovanMeaning:
"God is Gracious"Description:
This short form of Jovan — one of many international variants of John — makes a cool and distinctive choice, as both a nickname and a given name.
- Ionela
Origin:
Romanian feminine form of JohnMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
Popular in Romania and Moldova, this feminine form of John also lends itself to nicknames Nela and Nel.
- Xhoana
Origin:
Albanian variation of JoanMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
Notably borne by musician Xhoana Xheneti — known professionally as Xhoana X — Xhoana is an Albanian form of Joan. It ultimately derives from John, making it one of many international, feminine variations.
- Siún
Origin:
Irish variation of Susan or JohnMeaning:
"lily; God is gracious"Description:
This rare Irish name can be used as a variant of Susan, or as a form of Siobhan, itself a feminine form of John. Siún appears in a classic Irish song, Siún Ní Dhuibhir , about a man's brief encounter with a woman named Siún and the fleeting nature of love.
- Janneke
Origin:
Dutch feminine form of Jan or John, HebrewMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
A jaunty and charming name of Dutch origin, Janneke is a feminine form of Jan, itself a variant of John. It's a fairly familiar name in The Netherland and was in the Top 300 in the 2000s.