Yohannan is an ancient form of John from Hebrew, meaning God is gracious.
Yohannan is an ancient form of John from Hebrew, meaning God is gracious. That makes it part of one of the longest and most influential naming families in the biblical world.
The name feels historical, solemn, and rooted in scripture. Yohannan carries the weight of a deeply traditional form while sounding distinct from the shorter modern equivalents. It has the dignity of a name that has traveled widely and preserved its identity across languages.