Yochanan Name Meaning
The name Yochanan comes from Hebrew roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Yochanan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Yochanan Name Meaning
Hebrew, Biblical HebrewHebrew form of JOHN (and JOHANAN). This is a contracted form of the longer name יְהוֹחָנָן (Yehochanan).
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