Yohannes

Meaning of Yohannes

Yohannes bursts onto the scene like a fiery salsa dancer under the sunrise—an Ethiopian twist on the classic John that’s danced down the centuries from Hebrew Yochanan (“God is gracious”) through Greek and Latin into modern flair. Pronounced yo-HAN-iss (/joˈhænəs/ in English, /joˈhanis/ in Amharic), it packs biblical gravitas and joyful rhythm into just two stress-filled syllables. From the pages of the New Testament, where John the Baptist waded into Jordan’s waters, to smoky cantinas echoing with laughter, Yohannes carries a warm lantern of noble heritage. In the U.S., about 20 little Yohanneses are born each year—905th in popularity for 2024—proving its gracious charm never goes out of style. For parents craving a name that feels both ancient and freshly minted, with a heartbeat like Latin drums, Yohannes is the star performer you’ve been waiting for.