John
The Lord is gracious
JON · Hebrew, through Greek and Latin · New Testament
Meaning
The Lord is gracious
Also rendered as: God has been gracious.
From Yohanan, rendered Ioannes in Greek.
The Story Behind the Name
John the Baptist
Luke 1:13 · Luke 1:63
A prophetic voice preparing the way for Jesus. An angel gave his name before his birth, and his father Zechariah confirmed it in writing.
StrengthsClarity of purpose, humility, moral courage.
John the apostle
John 13:23 · 1 John 4:7-8
One of the Twelve, associated with the fourth Gospel and the letters bearing his name.
Sharing a name with a biblical figure does not mean inheriting their story. These accounts are offered for reflection, not prediction.
Scripture
“He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone's astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.””
Luke 1:63
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