Joao name meaning
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What does Joao mean?
Rare boy name Joao has origin in Hebrew and is commonly used in Portuguese language, Joao means "God is Merciful". Joao is variant of prevailing and biblical John. John is short of Johannes.
John is German and English form of Johannes. John means Gift of God and God has Been Gracious: has Shown Favor In the Bible John the Baptist Baptized Christ In the Jordan is rooted from Hebrew.
It is celebrated on December 27th.
How do I pronounce Joao?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Joao is joao. It can also be pronounced as zh-ow.
Variants of Joao
John, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Johannes, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Joaogabriel, Jean, Jeanne, Gean, Ioan, Ionel, Johnna, Jennine, Donajean, Jean-Claude
How popular is the name Joao?
Joao used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1959 and over 3561 babies have been given the name in 57 years. At the peak of its usage in 1972,.
After 57 years, the name has past its prime. Joao is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1918 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.
In 2001, it ranked 1743rd when 65 boy were named Joao. Over 1677 people have been named Joao in United States.
Joao is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 800 names.
In 2007, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 711 on boy names chart when 39 babies were named Joao. Over 550 babies in England and Wales have been named Joao.
However things change on global perspective, Joao is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 80 have the name as well as in, Mozambique and Angola. Also the baby name is popular in Portugal, East Timor and Guinea-Bissau.
At least, 3280000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1611 | 107 |
| 2022 | 1732 | 96 |
| 2021 | 1934 | 77 |
| 2020 | 1919 | 76 |
| 2019 | 2414 | 55 |
| 2018 | 2320 | 57 |
| 2017 | 2212 | 60 |
| 2016 | 2473 | 51 |
| 2015 | 2860 | 41 |
| 2014 | 2538 | 48 |
Facts
Joao in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 31 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 165 | 92 | 0 | 14 |
 | 25 | 224 | 0 | 14 |
 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Joao
You are all about justice and can't stand people who interfere in other people's lives. You can smell a great opportunity from miles. You are not very excited when it comes to meeting new people because you expect disappointment. You have a bossy nature in love. Injustice makes you go crazy. You want to be an example of how everyone should live their life. You are a jealous and passionate lover.
Go through the following names similar to Joao
- Hadassah - Of Hebrew origin, Admired Hadassah means "Myrtle Tree or Myrtle" used principally in Hebrew and English is bestowed upon girls
- Hannia - Rare girl name Hannia has origin in Hebrew, meaning of Hannia is "Grace, A Spirit Warrior and Happy". Hannia is resulted from Hania.
- Joeanna - Of Hebrew origin, Outlandish and Enduring Joeanna is used commonly in English and a girl name, Joeanna means "Variant of Joan or God is Gracious"
- Nirel - Used chiefly in Hebrew far-out, Nirel means "Cultivated Fields of God" is a gender-neutral name is originated from Hebrew
- Shonne - Shonne's meaning is God is Merciful came from Hebrew
Famous people named Joao
- Joao Das Neves acted in tvMovie Die Andere
Lists having Joao
- Boy names beginning with J
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Hebrew Boy Names
- Portuguese Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean Merciful
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html