Joonas
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Joonas
Joonas is the Finnish form of Johannes, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "the Lord is merciful." The name has roots in the Greek form Ioannes and Latin Ioannes, which transmitted the Hebrew etymology through Christian tradition.
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Etymology
Joonas is the Finnish form of Johannes, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "the Lord is merciful." The name has roots in the Greek form Ioannes and Latin Ioannes, which transmitted the Hebrew etymology through Christian tradition.
The name is primarily used in Finnish and other Nordic cultures, where it became established through Christian influence and the veneration of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist; it remains common in Finland and Estonia today.
Joonas currently ranks #54 in the United States as a boy's name.
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