Johannes Meaning in English

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US

dʒoʊˈhænəs

joh-HAN-uhs

UK

dʒˈəʊhænz

joh-HANZ

Definition

Johannes is a male given name, commonly used in Germanic and Nordic countries.

Usage & Nuances

'Johannes' is mainly a first name and rarely used as a surname. It is similar to 'John' in English and 'Juan' in Spanish. Usually pronounced with a 'yo-' or 'jo-' sound at the beginning. Not common in English-speaking countries, but sometimes seen in classical or historical contexts.

• Spanish: Johannes
• Portuguese (BR): Johannes
• Portuguese (PT): Johannes
• Chinese (Simplified): 约翰内斯
• Chinese (Traditional): 約翰內斯
• Hindi: जोहान्स
• Arabic: يوهانس
• Bengali: যোহানেস
• Russian: Иоганнес
• Japanese: ヨハネス
• Vietnamese: Johannes
• Korean: 요하네스
• Turkish: Johannes
• Urdu: یوہانس
• Indonesian: Johannes

Example Sentences

Johannes lives in Germany.

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Johannes is my friend from Sweden.

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My teacher’s name is Johannes.

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Have you met Johannes? He’s new in the office.

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Johannes always brings homemade cakes to our meetings.

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Whenever I call, Johannes picks up right away.

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