Name:
Juan
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Juan is a Spanish variant 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:
HWAHN
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
John
Famous Juan:
Juan Carlos Ferrero : tennis player
Juan Ramon Jimenez : author
Juan Bell : baseball player
Juan Cano : soccer player
Juan Ignacio Chela : tennis player
Juan Cruz : baseball player
Juan Dixon : basketball player