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Where does “Johannes” come from?

Johannes comes from Latin Iohannes, from Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης, derived from Hebrew יהוה meaning "God" or "the Lord."

Johannes (English): A former Portuguese gold coin

Definitions

  1. A former Portuguese gold coin

Ancestry of “Johannes”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1LatinIōhannēs—
2LatinIōannēs—
3Ancient GreekἸωάννης—
4HebrewיוחנןYahweh is gracious
5Hebrewחנוןgracious, merciful, compassionate; passive...
6Moroccan Arabicخنونة—
7Arabicخُنَّة—
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