Indian name meaning
John
♂ BoyJohn · 1 syllable
God is gracious
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| J | o | h | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
1 + 7 + 5 + 5 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So John carries the name number 9.
About the name John
John is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “God is gracious.”
Spoken aloud it is John — 1 syllable. John is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name John mean?
John means “God is gracious.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Is John a boy or a girl name?
John is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name John?
John is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce John?
John has 1 syllable and is said as John.
What is the numerology number of the name John?
In the Chaldean system, John has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is John a common name in India?
John does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with John?
For a sister to John, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Jessica, Joanna, Josephine or Rebecca all pair naturally with it.
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