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John

Meaning

English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ιωαννης (Ioannes), itself derived from th

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named John and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named John

John (apostle)

Biblical apostle, author of Gospel of John, known as the beloved disciple.

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John Falstaff

Sir John Falstaff is a fictional character who appears in three plays by William Shakespeare and is eulogised in a fourth.

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John Baskerville

John Baskerville (baptised 28 January 1707 – 8 January 1775) was an English businessman, in areas including japanning and papier-mâché, but he is best remembered as a printer and type designer.

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John Dowland

John Dowland for the last name, there is no consensus on the correct pronunciation.

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John Chrysostom

The exact date of John's birth is in question, and dates between 344 and 349 are given.

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John in Other Languages

African AmericanLashawn
African AmericanTajuana
AlbanianGjon
ArabicYahya
ArabicYuhanna
BasqueJone

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