João

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name João is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "God is gracious".
Pronunciation
ZHWOWNN,
zhoo-OW-n
zhoo-OWN
Popularity
The name João is not as popular in the rest of the world as it is in Portugal and Brazil. It does not currently appear on the top 1000 names list in the United States.

cartoon of the name João
Cartoon of João

João Name meanings & History

The name João is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "God is gracious". Portuguese form of Iohannes (see John). João is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking countries, especially Portugal and Brazil.

Zodiac Sign of João: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of João:

J: Journal,Judicial,Journey,Joy,Jester,Justice

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Action

João is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named João include João Gilberto, a Brazilian musician, and João de Deus, a spiritual healer from Brazil.

Related Names to João

Juan, Johan, Giovanni, Sean, Ivan, Yannis, Ian, Eoin.

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