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The story behind the name
The name John is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means God Is Gracious.John is one of the most common names in English. It ultimately derives from the Latin name Iohannes, which comes from the original Greek form of the name. John the Baptist and the apostle John are two important figures that gave rise to the popularity of the name. Throughout history the name has been borne by many important notable people, including kings and emperors. While John is the most common form in English, the name has a myriad of variations in other languages including Evan, Ian, Johan, Giovanni, and many more.
