Boy name
Johannes name meaning
“God has shown grace”
Johannes means “God has shown grace” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It derives from Hebrew Yohanan through Greek Iōannēs and Latin Iohannes, appearing in German and other European languages. The composer Johannes Brahms provides a concrete historical association with the name in music.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #2,879
What does Johannes mean?
God has shown grace
In Turkish: Tanrı lütuf gösterdi
Johannes is closely related to John, Jean, Jan and Ivan. Its inherited meaning concerns divine grace and favour. Historical associations include astronomer Johannes Kepler and composer Johannes Brahms, while Turkish Yuhanna represents another form within the same broad name family.
Origin of the name Johannes
Johannes descends from Hebrew Yohanan through Greek Iōannēs and Latin Iohannes. It is used as a masculine name in German and several other European languages.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Johannes in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | J |
How to pronounce Johannes
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒohannes/ |
Is Johannes a boy’s name?
Yes, Johannes is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Johannes does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Johannes
- Johannes Sevket Gözalan · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Johannes
What is the meaning of Johannes?
Johannes means “God has shown grace”. Johannes descends from Hebrew Yohanan through Greek Iōannēs and Latin Iohannes. It is used as a masculine name in German and several other European languages.
Is Johannes a boy’s name?
Yes, Johannes is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Johannes in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Johannes nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Johannes?
Johannes is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Johannes have?
Johannes has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Johannes?
Johannes does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Johannes?
Notable people named Johannes include Johannes Sevket Gözalan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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