Yohannes
Boy name · Amharic · pronounced yoh-HAHN-nes
Verified name
What does Yohannes mean?
God is gracious
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 917 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2922 in England and Wales in 2024
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Yoni, Yohannes
Variant: Yohannes
Related: John
Using Yohannes across cultures
The Ethiopian form of John, deeply rooted in the long history of that country.
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