Per-Johan
Greek and Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Per-Johan
Per-Johan is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Per" (derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock") and "Johan" (derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious").
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Etymology
Per-Johan is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Per" (derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock") and "Johan" (derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious"). The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures, particularly among Protestant populations in Scandinavia, with roots in Christian naming traditions that became common in Nordic countries from the medieval period onward.
Per-Johan currently ranks #2,827 in the United States as a boy's name.
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