Jhon is a spelling variation of the English given name ''Juan, John''. Its usage is popular throughout English speaking regions of

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, but is mainly concentrated in

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, where the name is listed as one of the most common names in the country.

Origin

Jhon originates from

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''Yohanan'' (יוֹחָנָן‎), "Graced by Yah", or ''Yehohanan'' (יְהוֹחָנָן‎), "Yahweh is Gracious", also from Hebrew it translates to "not to meant be'".

Notable people with the name Jhon

Athletes

Footballers

Jhon Castillo John Eider Castillo Diago (born September 21, 1983) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for UES in El Salvador. External links Profile- El Gráfico o 1983 births Living people Colombian footballers Atlético Huila footballers F ...

(born 1983), Colombian forward *

Jhon Charría Jhon Jairo Charría Escobar (born May 14, 1978) is a Colombian football midfielder who plays for Delfines del Este FC in the Liga Dominicana de Fútbol. Charría is known for his ability to score mid range goals with either foot. Although he is ...

(born 1978), Colombian midfielder * Jhon Cley Jesus Silva (born 1994), Brazilian midfielder *

Jhon Córdoba Jhon Andrés Córdoba Copete (; born 11 May 1993) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Russian Premier League club Krasnodar. He is well known for his strength and his powerful shots. His skills and talents have led ...

(born 1993), Colombian striker, who plays for German club FC Köln *

Jhon Culma Jhon Jairo Culma (born 17 March 1981), sometimes spelled as John Jairo Culma, is a Colombian former footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Career Born in Florida, Valle del Cauca, Culma was raised in Ortigal, Cauca. He began playing y ...

(born 1981), Colombian *

Jhon Epam Jhon Epam Nwankwo (born 2 May 1983) is an Equatoguinean former Association football, footballer who played as a Striker (association football), striker. Club career Epam has played for The Panters F.C. in the Equatoguinean Premier League. In ...

(born 1983), Equatoguinean striker *

Jhon Kennedy Hurtado Jhon Kennedy Hurtado Valencia (born May 16, 1984) is a Colombian footballer who last played for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer. Career Professional Hurtado began his career in the youth ranks of Deportivo Cali. In 2004, he began his profess ...

(born 1984), Colombian who last played for American team Chivas * Jhon Jairo Mosquera (born 1988), Colombian forward * Jhon Mosquera (born 1990), professional Colombian *

Jhon Obregón Jhon Adolfo Obregón Quiñones (born 8 February 1990) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a striker for Ayacucho FC Ayacucho Fútbol Club is a Peruvian football club located in Ayacucho, Peru. Some of its former names are Aurora Miraflores ...

(born 1990), Colombian striker * Jhon Pírez (born 1993), Uruguayan footballer *

Jhon Valencia Jhon Jairo Valencia Ortíz (born 27 March 1982), is a Colombian football midfielder. He currently plays for Alianza Atlético in the Primera División Peruana Primera may refer to * Nissan Primera, a car * Primera Air, a former airline * Prime ...

(born 1982), Colombian midfielder *

Jhon Viáfara Jhon Eduis Viáfara Mina (born 27 October 1978) is a Colombian former footballer who played as a midfielder. He was part of the Once Caldas team that won the Copa Libertadores in 2004, and later played in Europe for rivals Portsmouth and Southa ...

(born 1978), Colombian midfielder *

Jhon van Beukering Jhon van Beukering (born 29 September 1983) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Born in the Netherlands, he made one appearance for the Indonesia national team. Club career Vitesse Born in the Netherlands, van Beuk ...

(born 1983), Dutch-born Indonesian naturalised, retired * Jhon Lucumí (born 1997), Colombian footballer *

Jhon Murillo Jhon Eduard Murillo Romaña (born 21 November 1995) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX club Atlético San Luis and the Venezuela national team. Club career Murillo was born in El Nula, Venezuela. After ...

(born 1995), Venezuelan footballer *

Jhon Wilson Murillo Jhon Wilson Murillo Córdoba (born November 6, 1990) is a Colombian footballer who plays as midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attac ...

(born 1990), Colombian footballer

Cyclists

* Jhon Darwin Atapuma Hurtado (born 1988), Colombian cyclist *

Jhon García Jhon Freddy García Fería (born May 25, 1974 in Buga, Valle del Cauca) is a former professional track and road racing cyclist from Colombia. Major results ;2000 : 1st Overall Vuelta al Valle del Cauca : 1st Stage 10 Vuelta a Colombia : 1st S ...

(born 1974), male professional track and road racing cyclist from Colombia *

Jhon González Jhon González (born 29 August 1971) is a Colombian former cyclist. He competed in the men's sprint at the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), offi ...

(born 1971), Colombian former cyclist *

Jhon Jarrín Jhon Jarrín (21 December 1961 – 9 March 2021) was an Ecuadorian track cyclist. He was seen as a Colombian track cycling pioneer. After he became an established track cyclist, he competed in the individual and team pursuit events at the 198 ...

(1961–2021), Ecuadorian former cyclist *

Jhon Quiceno Jhon Jairo Quiceno (born 2 August 1954) is a Colombian former cyclist. He competed in the team pursuit event at the 1976 Summer Olympics Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ...

(born 1954), Colombian former cyclist *

Jhon Anderson Rodríguez Jhon Anderson Rodríguez Salazar (born 12 October 1996 in Manizales) is a Colombian cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team . Major results ;2013 : 1st Time trial, National Junior Road Championships ;2014 : 1st Team (with Brando ...

(born 1996), Colombian cyclist

Other sports

Jhon Édison Rodríguez Jhon Édison Rodríguez Quevedo (born 24 January 1991) is a Colombian fencer. He competed in the men's épée event at the 2016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics ( pt, Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2016), officially the Games of the ...

(born 1991), Colombian fencer *

Jhon Romero Jhon Jairo Romero (born January 17, 1995) is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He made his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals in 2021 and has also played for the Minnesota Twins. Career Chicago Cubs As a boy, Rom ...

(born 1995), Colombian baseball pitcher *

Jhon Solís Jhon Solís is the name of: * Jhon Solís (sprinter), Colombian sprinter * Jhon Solís (footballer, born 1999), Colombian footballer * Jhon Solís (footballer, born 2004), Colombian footballer {{hndis, Solís, Jhon ...

(born 1993), Colombian sprinter

References

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