Jógvan

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Etymology

Derived by skerping from the earlier form Jóan (which is still in use), from Latin Iōannēs, Iōhannēs, from Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān), perhaps contracted from a former יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān, God is gracious).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Jógvan m

  1. a male given name, equivalent to English John

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Jógvan: Jógvansson
  • daughter of Jógvan: Jógvansdóttir

Declension

singular
indefinite
nominative Jógvan
accusative Jógvan
dative Jógvani
genitive Jógvans