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João Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

João is a popular boy name in 5 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Name Overview

João is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 3 across 5 ranked entries.

João is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as God is gracious.

João appears across 5 countries, especially in Africa and Europe, including Cabo Verde, Portugal, and Sao Tome and Principe.

Common forms and related variants include Giovanni, John, and Juan.

Pronunciation references include JOAOH, ZHWOW, IPA /ʒwɐ̃w̃/, and IPA ʒwɐ̃w.

Countries
5
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Hebrew

Origins: Hebrew

Origin pages: Hebrew baby names

Common meanings: The Portuguese form of 'John,' meaning 'God is gracious.' It is a quintessential and beloved name in Portugal and Brazil.

Pronunciation samples: JOAOH, ZHWOW | IPA: /ʒwɐ̃w̃/, ʒwɐ̃w

Variants and aliases: Giovanni, John, Juan

Regional Usage Summary

João appears most often in Africa, Europe.

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