Johanan is a male name with Hebrew origins. It is pronounced as yo-HA-nahn (/joˈhɑnɑn/) in Hebrew. This name has variations such as John and Johann. Johanan has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1982, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around number 6,000 to 10,000 in terms of occurrences. Johanan carries a strong biblical association as well, being borne by several figures in the Old Testament. This meaningful name may be a suitable choice for parents looking for a unique and historically rich name for their baby boy.
Johanan bar Nappaha was a prominent rabbi in the early Talmudic era, belonging to the second generation of amoraim. |