Name:
Johannes
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Johannes is a Dutch, German and Scandinavian form of John. John originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. Throughout history it was borne by numerous kings, princes, emperors, popes and saints, the most famous being John the Baptist and John the Apostle. More recently, the famous bearers include John F. Kennedy and John Lennon.
Pronunciation:
yo-HAH-nes
The Five Elements:
Metal
Famous Johannes:
Johannes V. Jensen : author
Johannes Brahms : composer
Johannes Fibiger : scientist
Johannes Kepler : astronomer
Johannes Vermeer : artist