Boy name
Onno name meaning
“God has shown grace”
Onno means “God has shown grace” in its Armenian naming tradition. It is a short form of Hovhannes, ultimately derived from Hebrew Yōḥānān. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. Hovhannes provides its direct related-name connection; the same spelling also exists in Frisian naming traditions.
What does Onno mean?
God has shown grace
In Turkish: Tanrı lütuf gösterdi
In its connection with Hovhannes, Onno expresses divine grace and favor. It belongs to the wider name family that includes Yuhanna and Johannes, placing its use in Türkiye within a long history of names passing between languages, while allowing for independent names with the same spelling.
Origin of the name Onno
In Armenian naming tradition, Onno is used as a short form of Hovhannes, ultimately from Hebrew Yōḥānān, 'God has shown grace'. The same spelling also occurs in Frisian naming tradition, so this explanation applies specifically to the form transmitted through Armenian.
How to pronounce Onno
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /onno/ |
Is Onno a boy’s name?
Yes, Onno is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Onno 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Onno
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 Onno
- Onno Tunç · b. 1948
FAQ about the name Onno
What is the meaning of Onno?
Onno means “God has shown grace”. In Armenian naming tradition, Onno is used as a short form of Hovhannes, ultimately from Hebrew Yōḥānān, 'God has shown grace'. The same spelling also occurs in Frisian naming tradition, so this explanation applies specifically to the form transmitted through Armenian.
Is Onno a boy’s name?
Yes, Onno is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Onno in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Onno nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Onno?
Onno is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Onno have?
Onno has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Onno?
Onno 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 Onno?
Notable people named Onno include Onno Tunç.
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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