Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Meaning and origin of John

Origin: Biblical

Meaning: The grace or mercy of the Lord


Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor. In the bible John the Baptist baptized Christ in the Jordan river. Variants have been created in almost every language.


Origin: Shakespearean

Meaning: 'Henry IV' Prince. 'Henry VI' John Talbot. 'King Henry VI, III' John Mortimer, Montgomery, & Somerville. 'King John'. 'Merry Wives of Windsor' John Falstaff. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Don John. 'Richard II' John of Gaunt. 'Romeo And Juliet' Friar.
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