John

Meaning

God is gracious

The name John carries the meaning “God is gracious”. Of English origin, it has long been given in Christian families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Language

English

Religion / Tradition

Christian

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning God is gracious

Gender Boy

Origin English

Language English

Religion / Tradition Christian

Popularity Popular

Questions About John

What does the name John mean?

The name John carries the meaning “God is gracious”. Of English origin, it has long been given in Christian families.

Is John a boy’s or girl’s name?

John is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Christian families.

What is the origin of John?

The origin recorded for John is English.

How popular is John?

TotsName rates John as popular. It begins with the letter j.

Can John determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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