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The name John, or rather the Hebrew original, Johanan, consists of two elements. The first part is יה (Yah) = יהו (Yahu) = יו (Yu), which is the truncated form of יהוה, which is YHWH, the Name of the Lord. The final part of the names John and Johanan comes from the verb חנן (hanan), meaning to be gracious:
By Jeff A. Benner. In the Greek New Testament the name John is written as Ἰωάννης ( Ioannes ). This is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name יוחנן ( yohhanan, Strong's #3110), which is a name found in the Old Testament.
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Adi 1 עֲדִי f & m Hebrew. Means "jewel, ornament" in Hebrew. Adina 1 עֲדִינָה m & f Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Hebrew. From Hebrew עֲדִינָא ('adina') meaning "delicate". This name is borne by a soldier in the Old Testament. It is also used in modern Hebrew as a feminine name, typically spelled עֲדִינָה.
Jewish (Hebrew) Names. Jewish names are the hallmark of Jewish identity. Jewish parents name their children for (departed) loved ones, for special events, or choose any Jewish name that they find beautiful. A Jewish boy's name is given at his circumcision, and a girl's name is traditionally conferred at the Torah reading shortly after her birth.
The name John is a theophoric name originating from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān), or in its longer form יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhôḥānān), meaning "YHWH has been gracious".
The name John has its roots in the Hebrew language, where it originated from the name Yohanan, meaning God is Gracious. This name holds significant historical and religious importance in various cultures around the world.
