János Name Meaning & Origin
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János is a Hungarian form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It has been a common given name in Hungary and among Hungarian communities, and also appears in neighboring countries with historical ties to Hungary.
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Hungarian (Magyar) 70% -
Slovak (Slovak) 20% -
Romanian (Romanian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: János
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
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János Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 4
People with this name tend to be: Hard-working, practical and grounded.