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Origin
Amharic
Language
Afro-Asiatic (Semitic)
Pronunciation
yoh-HAH-nes
Gender
male
Cultural Significance
A biblical name deeply embedded in Ethiopian Orthodox culture, borne by emperors and saints.
Variants & Spellings
Yohannis
Notable People
- Emperor Yohannes IV of Ethiopia
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