Juan
Juan is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Latin and Spanish origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Latin and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | HWAHN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia |
Meaning and origin of Juan
Juan is the Spanish form of John, which reached Spain through the Latin Iohannes and ultimately comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. It has been one of the most frequently used Spanish names since the Middle Ages and appears in compounds such as Juan Carlos, Juan Pablo and Juan Manuel. Spain's former king Juan Carlos I and the mystic poet Saint John of the Cross, born Juan de Yepes, both carried it.
Is Juan a Christian name?
Juan honours John the Baptist and John the Apostle, making it one of the core Christian names. The Hebrew original, Yochanan, is also a traditional Jewish name.
How popular is Juan?
A perennial classic in Spain and Latin America, very common as part of double names.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Juan mean?
Juan means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via Latin and Spanish origin.
Is Juan a Christian name?
Juan honours John the Baptist and John the Apostle, making it one of the core Christian names. The Hebrew original, Yochanan, is also a traditional Jewish name.
How do you pronounce Juan?
Juan is pronounced HWAHN.
Is Juan a boy or girl name?
Juan is usually a boy name.