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Hoani

Quick answerHoani is the Māori form of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan (meaning "God is gracious") through English.

Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,872
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2012
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageMāori
CultureMāori
Numerology11 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,872

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hoani

Hoani is the Māori form of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan (meaning "God is gracious") through English.

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Etymology

Hoani is the Māori form of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan (meaning "God is gracious") through English. The name is primarily used in New Zealand among Māori people and reflects the cultural adaptation of biblical names during missionary contact in the 19th century.

Hoani currently ranks #1,872 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.

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