Johanan
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Meaning & Origin
Johanan is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
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Johanan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 240 babies have been named Johanan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Johanan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,319 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,319
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"from the worthy farmstead or settlement"
#16,310 in US
Greek origin
"pure, holy"
#16,192 in US
Aramaic origin
"beautiful, captivating"
#16,385 in US
Old Northern French origin
"wharf, landing place"
#16,372 in US
Old English origin
"king's meadow; royal clearing"
#16,162 in US
Persian origin
"command, edict, royal decree"
#16,292 in US
Old English origin
"marsh, boggy ground"
#16,280 in US
Latin/Greek origin
"venerable; from the revered city"
#16,477 in US
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About the Name Johanan
Johanan is a boy name .
Johanan is currently ranked #16,319 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Johanan include Joh, Joha, Johay, Johaie, Nan, Nany, Nanie, Joy, Joie, and Johkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Johanan include Johan, Johann, Johannes, Johari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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