What Does the Name João Mean

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The name João comes from Portuguese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of João below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

João Name Meaning

Portuguese form of Iohannes (see JOHN).

Origin: PortugueseGender: Boy
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1 Jory
2 Johnie
3 Joop
4 Jove
5 Jarvis
6 Jorma
7 Joon
8 Jørn
9 Jancsi
10 Jerold
11 Jerk
12 Jaap
13 Jacob
14 Jaša
15 Jamil
16 Jamey
17 Jett
18 Jouko
19 Jake
20 Joktan
21 Jeptha
22 Jago
23 Jingyi
24 Jason
25 Javaid
26 Janusz
27 Jiahao
28 Josu
29 Jengo
30 Jarmil
31 Joep
32 Jalo
33 Jaylon
34 Jez
35 János
36 Jehan
37 Jerred
38 Joĉjo
39 Jaume
40 Jack
41 Jalal
42 Jimmy
43 Jakab
44 Janko
45 Joakim
46 Jagjit
47 Jelle
48 Jarah
49 Jarek
50 Jeff
51 Jimeno
52 Jaylen
53 Jarmo
54 Jaxon
55 Jeppe
56 Jenaro
57 Jerker
58 Jaffer
59 Japik
60 Jibril
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