Joao-Carlos
Hebrew and Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Joao-Carlos
João-Carlos is a Portuguese compound name combining João (John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and Carlos (Charles, from Germanic Karl meaning "free man").
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Etymology
João-Carlos is a Portuguese compound name combining João (John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and Carlos (Charles, from Germanic Karl meaning "free man"). The name is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in Brazil and Portugal, reflecting the tradition of honoring religious figures and family heritage through hyphenated given names.
Joao-Carlos currently ranks #2,369 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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