Gender: Male
Origin: Portuguese
Meaning: The Lord is Gracious, Yahweh is gracious
Pronunciation: zhoo-wow, /ˈʒwaʊ/, JH OW OW
Popularity Rank: #1,037
Derived from the Latin name Iohannes, which means 'Yahweh is gracious'. Joao is a common name in Portuguese-speaking countries and is often associated with qualities such as kindness and generosity.
The name Joao is of Portuguese origin and means The Lord is Gracious, Yahweh is gracious. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Joao is commonly found in Brazil, Portugal, Mauritius, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: zhoo-wow
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈʒwaʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH OW OW
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Joao is recorded 62,624 times globally, ranking it as the 1,037th most common name worldwide.
Joao is most prevalent in Brazil, with 23,821 occurrences, making it the 34th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Joao is found among 1 in every 8 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #34 | 1 : 34 |
| Portugal | #17 | 1 : 8 |
| Mauritius | #18 | 1 : 27 |
| France | #803 | 1 : 373 |
| United States of America | #2,118 | 1 : 1,163 |
| Switzerland | #200 | 1 : 152 |
| United Kingdom | #1,163 | 1 : 558 |
| Angola | #25 | 1 : 251 |
| Peru | #1,111 | 1 : 1,170 |
| South Africa | #2,470 | 1 : 3,190 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Joao from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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