John

dʒɒn

Male given name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has been gracious".

"to be gracious, to favor", in Biblical Hebrew (Semitic), First Temple Period, Judea

"YHWH, divine name", in Biblical Hebrew (Semitic), First Temple Period, Judea

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

Matthew 11:12, KJV

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

Mark 1:4, KJV

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Historical

Johannes /Johannes/

Medieval Period, Europe

Ἰωάννης /Ioannes/

Hellenistic Period, Mediterranean

יוחנן /yohanan/

Biblical Period, Judea