Johannes is a

Medieval Latin Medieval Latin was the form of Literary Latin used in Roman Catholic Western Europe during the Middle Ages. In this region it served as the primary written language, though local languages were also written to varying degrees. Latin functioned ...

form of the personal name that usually appears as " John" in English language contexts. It is a variant of the Greek and

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variants (Ιωάννης, '' Ioannes''), itself derived from the Hebrew name '' Yehochanan'', meaning "

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is gracious". The name became popular in Northern Europe, especially in Germany because of

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. Common German variants for Johannes are ''

Johann Johann, typically a male given name, is the German form of ''Iohannes'', which is the Latin form of the Greek name ''Iōánnēs'' (), itself derived from Hebrew name ''Yochanan'' () in turn from its extended form (), meaning "Yahweh is Gracious" ...

'', ''Hannes'', ''

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), '' Jens'' (from Danish) and '' Jan'' (from Dutch, and found in many countries). In the Netherlands, Johannes was without interruption the most common masculine birth name until 1989. The English equivalent for Johannes is John.

In other languages

*Joan, Jan, Gjon, Gjin and Gjovalin in Albanian *'' Yoe'' or '' Yohe'', uncommon American form''Dictionary of American Family Names'', Oxford University Press, 2013. *Yaḥyā, in Arabic *Chuan, in Aragonese * Ants in

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Hovhannes Hovhannes ( (reformed); ( classical)), also spelled Hovhanes, Hovannes or Hovanes is Armenian for John. (Compare with Ioannes in Greek or Johannes in Latin.) People with the given name Hovannes * Hovannes Adamian (1879–1932), Soviet Armenian ...

, in Armenian * Ioannis, in Greek *Joanes, Joan, Jon, in Basque *

Joan Joan may refer to: People and fictional characters *Joan (given name), including a list of women, men and fictional characters *: Joan of Arc, a French military heroine * Joan (surname) Weather events * Tropical Storm Joan (disambiguation), multi ...

, in Catalan and Occitan * Hannes, Jaan, Jaanus, Joonas, Juhan and the familiar variants Juku and Juss in

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* Yohannes, in Northern Ethiopian Semitic languages * Jóannes, in Faroese * Hannes, Jaani, Jani, Janne, Jone, Joni, Juho,

Jonne Jonne is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Lutocin, within Żuromin County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland. It lies approximately south-east of Lutocin, south-west of Żuromin, and north-west of Warsaw Wars ...

, Joona, Joonas, Juha, Juhani, Jukka, Jussi, Hannu, and Johannes in Finnish * Jean, in

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Xoán Xoán is Galician for John. Notable people with the name include: * Xoán Paredes (born in 1975), Galician geographer * Xoán de Novoa ( João da Nova), Spanish explorer, 1460–1509 * (born 1946), Spanish politician See also * João * John ...

, in Galician * Jóhannes and Hannes in Icelandic * Yohanes, in

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* Eoghan or Eóin, in Irish or Scottish Gaelic * Giovanni, in Italian * Jānis, in Latvian * Jonas, in

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* Jan, in Polish * João, in Portuguese * Ioan, in Romanian * Ivan (Иван), in Russian * Juan, in Spanish * Yahya, in

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*Xun, in the Tzotzil language and Tzeltal language * Ieuan or Ifan, with the diminutive Ianto, in

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, anglicized as " Evan"

People with the given name

Johannes or Jóhannes

* Alain Johannes, born Alain Johannes Mociulski, American multi-instrumentalist * Johannes Aavik (1880–1973), Estonian philologist and Fennophile * Jóhannes Ásbjörnsson, Icelandic radio and TV show host * Jóhannes Atlason (born 1944), Icelandic footballer and football manager * Johannes Bitter (born 1982), German handball goalkeeper *

Johannes Bjelke-Petersen Sir Johannes Bjelke-Petersen (13 January 191123 April 2005), known as Joh Bjelke-Petersen, was a conservative Australian politician. He was the longest-serving and longest-lived premier of Queensland, holding office from 1968 to 1987, during ...

, former Premier of Queensland *

Johannes Brahms Johannes Brahms (; 7 May 1833 – 3 April 1897) was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the mid- Romantic period. Born in Hamburg into a Lutheran family, he spent much of his professional life in Vienna. He is sometimes grouped wit ...

(1833–1897), German romantic composer * Johannes Brost (1946–2018), Swedish actor * Joannes Corvus (fl. 1512–1544), Flemish painter *

Johannes Edfelt Bo Johannes Edfelt (21 December 1904 – 27 August 1997) was a Swedish writer, poet, translator and literary critic. A native of Tibro, Edfelt was elected to be a member of the Swedish Academy in 1969, occupying seat No. 17. He succeeded Er ...

(1904–1997), Swedish writer * Jóhannes Eðvaldsson (1950–2021), Icelandic footballer * Johannes Geis (born 1993), German footballer *

Johannes Gutenberg Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg (; – 3 February 1468) was a German inventor and Artisan, craftsman who introduced letterpress printing to Europe with his movable type, movable-type printing press. Though not the first of its ki ...

(1400–1468), German printer *

Johannes Hassebroek Johannes Hassebroek (11 July 1910, in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt – 17 April 1977, in Westerstede) was a German SS commander during the Nazi era. He served as a commandant of the Gross-Rosen concentration camp and its sub-camps from October 1943 until ...

(1910–1977), German Nazi SS concentration camp commandant * Johannes Heesters (1903–2011), Dutch actor, singer and entertainer * Johannes Helms (1828–1895), Danish writer and schoolmaster * Johannes V. Jensen, Danish writer and Nobel Prize winner * Johannes of Jerusalem (1042–1119), abbot of the monastery at Vézelay, France * Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson (born 1980), Icelandic actor * Jóhannes Jónsson (1940–2013), Icelandic businessman * Jóhannes Geir Jónsson (1927–2003), Icelandic painter * Jóhannes Gunnarsson (1897–1972), Icelandic prelate of the Roman Catholic Church *

Jóhannes Harðarson Jóhannes "Joey" Harðarson (born 28 July 1976) is an Icelandic football coach and former player. He was most recently the head coach of Norwegian First Division club Start. Club career Before the 2004 season, he moved to Norwegian club IK Sta ...

(born 1976), Icelandic footballer and coach *

Jóhannes Helgason Jóhannes Helgason (born 16 June 1958) is an Icelandic guitar player known for his work in the band Þeyr. He currently works as a pilot for Icelandair. Early bands Jóhannes was born in Reykjavík. In the winter of 1972 he joined vocalist Guðmu ...

(born 1958), Icelandic guitarist * Johannes Käbin (1905–1999), Soviet Estonian politician * Johannes Karhapää (1884–1918), Finnish missionary and a saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church * Johannes Kass (born 1949), Estonian politician *

Johannes Kepler Johannes Kepler (; ; 27 December 1571 – 15 November 1630) was a German astronomer, mathematician, astrologer, natural philosopher and writer on music. He is a key figure in the 17th-century Scientific Revolution, best known for his laws ...

(1571–1630), German astronomer * Johannes Kerkorrel, South African singer and musician * Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval (1885–1972), Icelandic painter *

Johannes Kotkas Johannes Kotkas (3 February 1915 – 8 May 1998) was a heavyweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Estonia who won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He held the European title in 1938, 1939 and 1947 and placed second at the 1953 world champio ...

(1915–1998), Estonian wrestler * Jóhannes úr Kötlum (1899–1972), Icelandic writer and poet * Johannes Leimena (1905–1977), founder of the Indonesian Christian Party * Johannes Linnankoski (1869–1913), Finnish author * Johannes Linstead, Canadian guitarist and composer * Johannes Lötter, a Boer commandant in the Boer War * Johannes Lucius, Dalmatian historian *

Johannes Ludovicus Paquay Johannes Ludovicus Paquay (17 November 1828 - 1 January 1905), also known as Valentinus, was a Belgian Roman Catholic priest and a professed member from the Order of Friars Minor. He was a popular confessor and noted preacher while serving in vari ...

(1828–1905), Friar Minor known as Valentinus * Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, Classical era composer * Johannes Niks (1912–1997), Estonian footballer * Johannes Orasmaa (1890–1943), Estonian Army General * Johannes Pääsuke (1892–1918), Estonian photographer and filmmaker * Johannes Radebe, South African dancer * Johannes Rau (1931–2006), German politician * Johannes Richter (basketball) (born 1993), German basketball player *

Johannes Rudbeckius Bishop Johannes Rudbeckius or ''Johannes Rudbeck'' (April 3, 1581–August 8, 1646), was bishop at Västerås, Sweden from 1619 until his death and personal chaplain to King Gustavus II Adolphus. Biography Johannes Rudbeck was born in Ormesta, ...

(1581–1646), Swedish bishop * Johannes Semper (1892–1970), Estonian writer and translator *

Johannes Siir Johannes Siir (11 May 1889 – 18 January 1941) was an Estonian military colonel and sport shooter. He was born in Kolga Rural Municipality, Harju County. He participated in World War I and the Estonian War of Independence. In 1933 he graduated fr ...

(1889–1941), Estonian military colonel and sport shooter * Johannes Sikkar (1897–1960), Estonian politician * Johannes Soodla (1897–1965), Estonian military officer *

Johannes Toom Johannes Toom (26 July 1896 – 26 April 1972) was an Estonian weightlifter. He was born in Parasmäe, Harju County. He won silver medal at 1922 World Weightlifting Championships. He is buried at Jõelähtme cemetery. References

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(1896–1972), Estonian weightlifter *

Johannes Undusk Johannes Undusk (10 September 1918 – 28 March 1979) was an Estonian Communist politician who was the chairman of the Executive Committee of Tallinn from 27 March 1961 to June 1971. Undusk graduated from the Leningrad Oblast School of Cultura ...

(1918–1979), Estonian Communist politician *

Johannes van Damme Johannes van Damme (1 June 1935 – 23 September 1994) was a Dutch engineer and businessman executed in Singapore for drug trafficking. He was the first European to be executed in Singapore since its independence. Biography Born in The ...

, Dutch engineer, businessman and murderer * Johannes Vares (1890–1946), Estonian poet, doctor, and politician * Johannes Vermeer, Dutch painter *

Johannes Vetter Johannes Vetter (; born 26 March 1993) is a German athlete who competes in the javelin throw. He won gold at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics. His personal best of 97.76 m is the German record, and ranks him second on the overall li ...

, German athlete *

Johannes Vilberg Johannes Vilberg (25 December 1903 – 26 October 1981) was an Estonian sport shooter. He was born in Aleksandri Rural Municipality, Harju County. He began his shooting career in 1927, coached by Johannes Siir. He won silver and gold medals at ...

(1903–1981), Estonian sport shooter * Johannes Virolainen, former Prime Minister of Finland * Johannes Voigtmann (born 1992), German basketball player *

Johannes "Honus" Wagner Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner (; February 24, 1874 – December 6, 1955), sometimes referred to as "Hans" Wagner, was an American baseball shortstop who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1917, almost entirely for the Pi ...

(1874–1955), American baseball player * Johannes Wohlwend, Liechtenstein judoka and sports official * Jóhannes Ásbjörnsson (born 1979), Icelandic TV and radio show host * Yohannes IV, Ethiopian 19th-century Emperor

Joanes

* Joanes Leizarraga (1506–1601), Basque priest * Joanes Rail (born 1958), Canadian Olympic handball player * Joanes Urkixo (born 1955), Basque language writer

Johanes

* Johanes Anabo (born 1939), American football player *

Johanes Maliza Johanes Maliza (born September 10, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American soccer midfielder who, in 2004 and 2005, played for the Puerto Rico Islanders of the USL First Division. He has since entered politics and law. Soccer Maliza attended ...

(born 1981), American soccer player

Pseudonyms

* Johannes Climacus, pseudonym of

Søren Kierkegaard Søren Aabye Kierkegaard ( , , ; 5 May 1813 – 11 November 1855) was a Danish theologian, philosopher, poet, social critic, and religious author who is widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher. He wrote critical texts on ...

in ''Philosophical Fragments and Concluding Unscientific Postscript'' *

Johannes de Silentio Johannes is a Medieval Latin form of the personal name that usually appears as "John" in English language contexts. It is a variant of the Greek and Classical Latin variants (Ιωάννης, ''Ioannes''), itself derived from the Hebrew name '' Yeh ...

, pseudonym of Søren Kierkegaard in ''Fear and Trembling''

Fictional characters

* Johannes Cabal, the main character of a series of

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novels and short stories by Jonathan L. Howard. Novels include: '' Johannes Cabal the Necromancer'' (2009), ''Johannes Cabal the Detective'' (2010), ''Johannes Cabal: The Fear Institute'' (2011). Short stories: "Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day" (2004), "Exeunt Demon King" (2006), "The Ereshklig Working" (2010), and "The House of Gears" (2011). * Johannes (The Traitor), the main antagonist in the video game '' Rogue Legacy'' * Johannes "Jojo" Betzler, the title character of 2019 film '' Jojo Rabbit'' * Johannes Krauser II, the alter ego of the main character in the anime/manga '' Detroit Metal City''

People with the surname

Klaus Iohannis Klaus Werner Iohannis (; ; also spelled Johannis; born 13 June 1959) is a Romanian politician, physicist and former teacher who has been serving as the president of Romania since 2014. He became leader of the National Liberal Party (Romania), Na ...

, Romanian president of German origin

Variants

Iohannes (consul 467) Iohannes ( 440–482) was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire. Biography His family came from Lychnidus, but he was from Epidamnus (Dyrrachium). Probably he was born in ca. 440. In 467 he was ''consul posterior'', chosen by the Eastern c ...

, Roman consul in 467 * Joannes, Roman emperor in 423–425 *

Schinderhannes Johannes Bückler (c.1778 – 21 November 1803) was a German outlaw who orchestrated one of the most famous crime sprees in German history. He has been nicknamed Schinderhannes and Schinnerhannes in German and John the Scorcher, John the Flaye ...

, German outlaw

References

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