Indian name meaning
John
♂ BoyJohn · 1 syllable
God is gracious
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
The letters of John add up to 18, which reduces to 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.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name John has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
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.
What is the numerology number of the name John?
In the Chaldean system, John has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
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✓ Meanings verified against widely-accepted sources. Many Indian names carry more than one meaning across languages — treat this as a well-researched guide.