On July 7, the Orthodox Church solemnly celebrates the Nativity of John the Baptist - the saint who predicted the coming of the Messiah and baptized Christ the Savior; the saint, about whom Archimandrite John (Krestyankin) said: “Everything in his life is unusual, everything is a predestination of new spiritual values ​​that go beyond the Old Testament. He is all and in everything - the Forerunner of Him Who is the Way, Truth and Life for eternity - Christ the Savior, the Son of God. About the spiritual meaning of the holiday, about the meaning of the sermon and the lessons of the life of the great prophet, we talk with the cleric of the Minsk Holy Spirit cathedral Archpriest Sergius Gordun.

“We know from the Divine Scriptures that Isaac was born to the old Abraham and Sarah, the Forerunner was born from far from young Zacharias and Elizabeth. What is the secret and miracle of the birth of a child from elderly parents?

— This is an unconditional miracle — the manifestation of God's mercy. Any of us is well aware that the inability of a woman or a man to bear children is associated with a disease. Yes, modern medicine has achieved a lot, sometimes even helping childless families. But only Divine power can heal everything, including infertility. Another thing is that it works when there is true piety in people, when, being in a state of sorrow (the inability to have children is exorbitant sadness and sorrow), they do not grumble at God, do not resent internally, do not envy those who have children. but take what happened to them as a given. The people you listed were truly righteous, thanking the Lord for everything and humbly asking Him to give them a child. Therefore, the birth of John the Baptist, Isaac is a reward to parents for their piety.

All four evangelists wrote about the prophet John the Baptist in sufficient detail. It is hardly necessary to retell known facts. Another thing is interesting, what was the famous Roman-Jewish historian Flavius ​​Josephus telling the world about the Baptist? What is the significance of his work?

– Flavius ​​did not say anything new about the Forerunner, although he did not repeat the plots described by the evangelists. In his writings, he spoke of the greatest righteous man, the angel of repentance, whose image is carefully preserved in the memory of the people. Nevertheless, the mention of Flavius ​​in his studies of John the Baptist, the articles of secular historians about Christ are very important for us. Why? In the first three centuries of Christian history, there were many among the population who were skeptical about Christianity, called Christians naive and uneducated people, and persecuted them. Therefore, citizens in high positions were faced with a dilemma: become a Christian and lose everything, or continue to go with the flow for the sake of status. Few chose Christianity, but those who were true to their convictions grew into preachers of Orthodoxy, priests, and bishops. And in Soviet times, the attitude towards Christianity was similar: the future belongs to science, and among believers, only ignoramuses. Absurd, of course. In the USSR, many scientists and academics believed in God; another thing is that any publicity of this fact could lead to the collapse of their scientific activities.

So Flavius ​​and some authors far from religion have done a good service to the Church. In the 50-70s of the last century, a mythological school appeared in the Land of Soviets. Not only believers and non-believers, but also biblical scholars, religious scholars, anthropologists argued whether Jesus Christ existed. Adherents of this school called our Creator and John the Baptist mythical figures. Thanks to Josephus Flavius, other secular historians who wrote about Christ and John the Baptist, the historicity of Christianity and all the characters of the Gospel was confirmed.

- Father Sergius, what can you tell about the degree of relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus Christ? Did John know Christ before coming to the Jordan?

- The Gospel says that after the Annunciation, the Virgin Mary went to her relative Elizabeth, who enthusiastically met her. Who they were to each other is not known for certain. In any case, definitely not sisters, because, as we know, Joachim and Anna had only one child - the Virgin Mary. Prophet John was born six months before Jesus. It is clear that if women communicated during pregnancy, they could continue to meet after the birth of their sons. Another thing, as it is written in the Gospel, Christ, before His baptism at the age of 30, did not enter into public, public service. He led by saying modern language, private life. As a youth, he lived with the Mother of God in the house of Joseph and helped him in carpentry. Therefore, John the Baptist did not assume that Christ is the Son of God, and perceived Him as a relative. “I didn't know Him; but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, On whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining on him, he is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” Only after the baptism of Jesus, when the Forerunner heard the voice of God the Father: “This is my beloved Son,” he saw the Holy Spirit descending in the form of a dove, and realized that before him was the Messiah. Pointing at Christ with his hand, the Baptist said: "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world."

“Then how should we understand the question of the holy prophet to the Lord: “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect another?”

This question has a different connotation. The forerunner after the baptism of Jesus did not doubt the truth of Christ. The teacher said to his followers more than once: “After me comes the Strongest of me, from whom I am not worthy to untie the belt of His shoes.” And he compares himself with the Groom's friend at the wedding, whose task is to bring the bride, and then immediately go into the shadows. John, before going out to preach, lived for a long time in the desert, eating locusts and wild honey. Therefore, the people perceived the Baptist as the greatest ascetic and were boundlessly devoted to him.

Unlike John, who “neither eats nor drinks, as befits a strict preacher,” Jesus Christ did not lead such an ascetic lifestyle and said about Himself: “The Son of man has come, eats ordinary food and does not shun wine.” Therefore, the disciples of the Forerunner doubted that Christ was “the one who should come.” Wishing to convince the disciples of the Messianic dignity of Jesus, the Forerunner, who is in prison, sends them to see Christ and hear the answer to their question from the first mouth. Having come to Christ, the disciples said that the Baptist had sent them for an answer. That is why Jesus says, “Go, tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor preach the gospel; and blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”

- Father Sergius, in your opinion, why did the people and even the Levites, the clergy from Jerusalem, ask the Forerunner: “Who are you? Maybe Elijah? Agree, such a question was not asked either to King David, or to most of the prophets ...

- For a long time there has not been such a righteous and ascetic as John the Baptist. The Lord Jesus Christ Himself said words about him that He did not honor anyone else: “From those born of women, no greater than John the Baptist has risen.”

Indeed, from the 1st to the 4th century BC there were no outstanding prophets; even Isaiah and Jeremiah cannot be counted among them. This fact is attested in the Maccabean books of the 2nd century BC. King David? And he is not without sin. And then a righteous man, an ascetic, a prophet appears, the like of which is not in the Old Testament. You are right: he was compared with the prophet Elijah, revered especially for the fact that he was taken to heaven alive. Only two such cases are recorded in the Old Testament - Enoch and Elijah. These righteous people are spoken of in the Apocalypse: they will appear on earth before the Second Coming of Christ and will be killed. And the people were waiting for the coming of Elijah. Then the Lord said: if you wish so, then he has already come, referring to John the Baptist. This means that in his greatness he is no less than the righteous prophet Elijah.

— The Church calls John the Baptist an angel of repentance, a friend of Christ, an intercessor for old and new grace... What is another reason for his name, “the seal of the prophets”?

John the Baptist became the link between the Old and New Testaments. Unlike the prophets who foretold Christ before His coming, John was the only one who preached the manifested Trinitarian God, saw with his own eyes the fulfillment of the prophecies. The Forerunner completed all the prophecies in Christ, and therefore he is called "the seal of the prophets."

What was the public ministry of John the Baptist?

— In addition to bearing witness to Christ, the task of the Forerunner was to prepare the people for the acceptance of the Messiah, His Divine teaching through the preaching of repentance. His words: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” literally regenerated people, hardened by pride, lust and anger. They called to be freed from vices and passions, to become like children, for the Kingdom of Heaven is not in food and drink, but in the Holy Spirit, bringing joy, love, long-suffering, peace ...

- Father Sergius, what does the name John mean? Is it not thanks to John the Baptist that today we have the Russian Ivan?

- John in Hebrew means "the Lord had mercy" ("the mercy of the Lord", "the grace of the Lord"). The name sounds different in different countries. In Germany it is Johann, in England it is John, in France it is Jean, in Poland it is Jan... Undoubtedly, humanity owes such a wide distribution and popularity of this name to John the Baptist, the Baptist of the Lord.

- Father, until now, many people associate the Nativity of John the Baptist with the pagan holiday of Ivan Kupala. And, despite the fact that Peter's fast is underway, they celebrate it on a grand scale: they dance, perform rituals with herbs, fire and water, and tell fortunes. Will such “harmless cultural” events harm people?

— Thanks to many culturologists and historians, the delusion took root among the people that when Christianity was spreading in the Slavic lands, the Church, in order to “subdue” the existing holidays, emasculated the pagan content from them, specially appointed the celebration of the Nativity of John the Baptist on the same day with Ivan Kupala. Such a conclusion was made by pundits, believing that since paganism is ancient Christianity, accordingly, all the holidays came from there.

This misconception is easy to disprove. (Strangely, for some reason, until now, none of the experts have dared to publicly correct the mistake.) When Christianity came to Russia at the end of the 10th century, church calendar has already been formed. The Byzantine Empire lived on it, Western Europe, the whole world (until the Gregorian calendar was adopted by the Pope). And the Orthodox Church took it as a basis.

But the pagan calendar is approximate. Before Christianity, there was no written language, and the exact dates of this or that celebration were not recorded anywhere. For example, the Kupala holiday owes its appearance to the day summer solstice. Approximately after the same “calculations”, Kolyadas, Shrovetide appeared ... Therefore, the pagans decided to restore order and tied their holidays to Orthodox calendar. This fact is extremely important to know.

Concerning the second part of the question… It is sad that today at the state level they are trying to revive pagan holidays in order to later use “cultural” events to replenish the budget. At the same time, those responsible for the festivities and the participants in the fun have no idea about the ancient interpretations of pagan holidays. And the celebrations themselves have long lost their sacred meaning. It is unlikely that anyone remembers the ancient legend about Ivan Kupala, which says how in childhood he was separated from his sister. Then they got married; and when they found out that they were relatives, they drowned themselves in the lake. By the way, in honor of the incestuous legend about a brother and sister, even homosexual games were allowed among the pagans on the feast of Ivan Kupala. And surely no one will look for a fern flower in order to become all-seeing and understand the language of birds and animals, expel the devil and protect themselves from evil spirits. Most likely, he will move on to occult affairs. I want to warn you: fortune-telling and magical actions are a grave sin. The help of the dark forces does not pass without a trace, you will have to pay for it.

It’s also bad that the holidays, which are essentially Christian, are now becoming lingualized, deprived of their spiritual meaning, and become a common excuse to “relax”. It is even worse, in the light of today's holiday, that with our frantic revelry we offend John the Baptist, who once kindled human hearts with the preaching of repentance and prepared the way for the Savior Himself.

— What would you wish the flock on this joyful day?

- In the church calendar, only three birthdays are celebrated: Christ, the Mother of God and John the Baptist. And this speaks of the uniqueness of the Baptist. The greatest righteous man directs all his energy, preaching to us, calling: accept Christ, live according to His laws, enter the Church created by the Lord, and then you will fulfill the meaning of your human destiny. It seems to me that today is the time to hear the bright voice of the Word.

Sean, Oin, Ian, Johann, Juan, Giovanni, Jean, Juan, Janos, Jan, Jovan, Johannes, Johan, Yahya. Derivatives: Ivanka, Ivanya, Ivanyukha, Ivanyusha, Ivasya, Ivasik, Ivakha, Ivasha, Isha, Ishuta, Vanya, Vanyukha, Vanyusha, Vanyura, Vanyusa, Vanyuta, Vanyata, Willow.

Name John in different languages

Consider the spelling and pronunciation of the name in Chinese, Japanese and other languages: Chinese (how to write in hieroglyphs): 約翰· (Yuēhàn). Japanese: ジョン (Jon). Korean: 요한 복음 (yohan bog-eum). Hindi: जॉन (Jŏna). Ukrainian: John. Yiddish: יוחנן (iukhnn). English: John (John).

Origin of the name John

The meaning of the name John

Grace of the Lord. Yahweh (God) had mercy, had mercy (God's gift)

The nature of the name

The owner of the name John, as a rule, has an innate creativity, talent. Which? The answer to this question may appear almost "with the first squeak", or may remain a secret for most of life.

However external manifestations the presence of talent is always noticeable. This is a bright, non-trivial type of personality, a person who is always looking for either the application of his abilities or the opportunity to expand them. Finds the first - "happiness for all." But the search for new ways of self-expression can take him so far that any partner will become a burden.

Numerology Of The Name John

Name number 3 corresponds to creative people. They are talented in art, sports, cheerful and reckless. However, they need constant adjustment. Without it, the “triples”, as individuals who are fond of, are heavily carried away. If there is a patient mentor and adviser, which can be one of the relatives or simply close person, the "troika" can move mountains and achieve incredible success in life. But in the absence of such, the fate of the "triples" is often unenviable. With all the outward invulnerability in the soul, the “troikas” are quite vulnerable and sensitive to criticism. Difficult in personal life.

Signs

Planet: Saturn.
Element: Earth-water, cold-dryness.
Zodiac: , .
Colour: Black, olive grey, lead, dark.
Day: Saturday.
Metal: Lead.
Mineral: Onyx, chalcedony, magnetite, obsidian.
Plants: Cumin, rue, hellebore, cypress, mandrake, pine, ivy, wrestler, belladonna, blackthorn, comfrey.
Animals: Hoopoe, mole, camel, donkey, turtle, ants.

The name John as a phrase

AND AND (Unification, Connect, Union, UNITY, One, Together, "Together with")
Oh He (Oh Oh)
A Az (I, Me, Myself, Myself)
N Our (Our, Yours)
N Our (Our, Yours)

Interpretation of the meaning of the letters of the name John

And - subtle spirituality, sensitivity, kindness, peacefulness. Outwardly, a person shows practicality as a screen for hiding a romantic soft nature.
O - deep feelings, the ability to handle money. For completeness of realization, however, a person must understand his purpose. The presence of this letter in the name shows that the goal is prepared for him and you need to use your rich intuition to single it out from the hustle and bustle of existence.
A - a symbol of the beginning and the desire to start and accomplish something, the thirst for physical and spiritual comfort.

H - a sign of protest, inner strength not to accept everything in a row, indiscriminately, a sharp critical mind, an interest in health. A diligent worker, but does not tolerate "monkey labor."

John name compatibility, manifestation in love

John, you often forget that family life is incompatible with maintaining the status of "friend for all." You can be sincerely in love and attached to the object of your sensual aspirations and at the same time try to "attach" your personal relationships to the public ones that already existed at that time. As a result, you can lose the second, without really creating the first. If you feel that love is really important to you, give yourself to it completely, without setting limits and boundaries. Then you will become a wonderful lover, while remaining a good friend.

name day: January 4(17), 7(20), 15(28), 22, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31(February 4.6, 8, 9, 12, 13), February 23, 24, 29( March 8, 9, 13), March 9(22), 12(25), 20, 27, 29.30 (April 2, 9, 11, 12), April 11(24), 12(25), 14( 27), 18, 19(May 1, 2), May 7, 8(20, 21), 19, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29(June 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11), June 2(15), 10(23), 12(25), 13(26), 19, 24, 26, 28, 30(July 2, 7, 9, 11, 13), July 12(25 ), 18(31), 21, 30(August 3, 12), August 4(17), 9(22), 18(31), 29, 30(September 11, 12), September 2(15), 7 (20), 14(27), 23, 26(October 6, 9), October 3(16), 12(25), 15(18), 19, 22, 28(November 1, 4, 10), November 1(14), 9(22), 12(25), 13(26), 20, 28(December 3, 11), December 2(15), 3(16),4(17), 7(20) , 10 (23), 29 (January 11) (April 12) - The Monk John of the Ladder (ancient Hebrew), wrote the book "The Ladder", in which he indicated thirty virtues that lead a person to eternal bliss. (July 7) - Nativity of John the Baptist, or the Baptist, who was honored to baptize Jesus and anticipated Christianity with his sermons. (October 9) - Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, disciple of the Savior; under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he wrote the Holy Gospel, three epistles and the holy book "Apocalypse".

Holy patrons:

John of Alexandria, martyr, February 13 (January 31), July 11 (June 28);
John the Silent (Silent), Savvait, Bishop, April 12 (March 30), December 16 (3);
John the Theologian, apostle of the twelve, evangelist, May 21 (8), July 13 (June 30), October 9 (September 26);
John of Adrianople, martyr, February 4 (January 22);
John of Byzantium, martyr, December 11 (November 28);
John of Vilensky (Lithuanian), martyr, April 27 (14);
John of Egypt, hermit, April 11 (March 29);
John of Ephesus, August 17 (4), November 4 (October 22);
John of Zedazne, reverend, one of the founders of Georgian monasticism, May 20 (7);
John Chrysostom, Patriarch of Constantinople, Ecumenical Teacher, February 9 (January 27), February 12 (January 30), September 27 (14), November 26 (13).
John of Kazan, martyr, February 6 (January 24);
John Kolov, the Younger, Skitsky, hermit, November 22 (9);
John of Constantinople, Palestine, reverend, February 8 (January 26);
John of Constantinople, martyr, August 22 (9);
John V of Constantinople, Patriarch, August 31 (18);
John of Kronstadt, archpriest, January 2 (December 20);
John Kuschnik, reverend, January 28 (15);
John of the Ladder, Sinai, abbot, April 12 (March 30);
John Menyuzhsky, Novgorodsky, July 7 (June 24);
John the Merciful, Alexandria, November 25 (12);
John of Moscow, Big cap, holy fool for Christ's sake, July 16 (3);
John of Novgorod, Archbishop, September 20 (7);
John the New, Sochavsky, Great Martyr, June 15 (2);
John the New, Janinsky, martyr, May 1 (April 18);
John of Oxyrinthus (Egyptian), reverend, December 15 (2);
John the Hermit, Palestine, reverend, July 2 (June 19);
John the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord January 20 (7), March 9 (February 24), June 7 (May 25), July 7 (June 24), September 11 (August 29), October 6 (September 23), 25 ( 12) October.

Origin of double male name John has several versions. According to the first, this name came into Russian from ancient Greek, where it was pronounced as Ioannis. The penetration of this name into our language occurred even before the Baptism of Russia. It is known that among the warriors Kyiv prince Vladimir the Baptist, was the Christian John, who later suffered for his faith and was canonized by the holy church as a martyr. In addition to the warrior John, the Russian church calendar includes over 200 saints with the same name.

There is another version of the origin of the name John - from the Hebrew language, but the holy church does not support it, directly indicating that such a name simply did not exist in the Hebrew language. The churchmen call the first name John the Baptist, but it was not borrowed. According to legend, a tiny baby, who was only 8 days old, chose a self-invented name for himself, requesting a writing board from his parents for this.

The meaning and characteristics of the name John

The meaning of the name John in Hebrew is "the blessing of the Lord", from ancient Greek - "God has mercy." All bearers of this name have a bright creative beginning, a kind of talent in any field. Parents of little Johns need to be careful, because they face a difficult task - to see the talent in their child, to help him open up.

The character of little Johns is open, friendly, their appearance does not leave people indifferent. From childhood they give great importance their clothes, they consider it necessary to decorate themselves, using jewelry, expressive accessories, various stylistic delights. John has many friends, and he is not at all going to part with them, even having found a suitable girl whom he wants to call his wife.

This dilemma - friends or a quiet married life, will always face John, it depends only on the strength of his aspirations. right choice. When love is really important to John, he will give himself to it completely, while managing to maintain excellent relations with his comrades. For a very long time, John's life can be a kind of vicious circle - work, home, family. John can literally sacrifice himself for the sake of the family, trying to provide it financially as best as possible. At its core, it is monogamous, his wife and children love and appreciate their husband and father very much. John's spiritual warmth is enough for his many relatives and friends.

The wife of John can be envied in a good way. The only thing she can often blame her husband for is excessive hospitality. Life in their open house, in which endless guests are not transferred, sometimes tires household members who do not have such a wide soul as John's. John is very sensitive to criticism and accepts it as a guide to action. Harsh, unfair criticism of this person is better not to use, John will never forgive the critic. This man needs love, and if for any reason he loses his beloved, he will actively look for a woman who can revive him.

Short form of the name John. Ivanka, Vanya, Vana, Vatsa, Willow, Ivka, Nana, Asya, Aska, Yasya, Hannah, Gianna, Jenna, Yoasya, Yoashka, Yoaska.
Synonyms for John. Ivanna, Zhanna, Yana, Jane, Joan, Joanna, Joanna, Ivana, Johanna, Johanna, Shovan, Shuvan, Jowan, Johanna, Janna, Jovana.
origin of the name John. The name of John is Russian, Jewish, Orthodox, Catholic.

The name John is the feminine form of the name John, used in modern times as Ivan or Jan. Translated from the Hebrew, John means "God's mercy." This name was worn by many queens of France, where it sounded like Jeanne.

In Russian, this name is the closest name - Ivanna, and affectionately addressed - Ivanka, Vanya, Iva. Related names are the names of Yana, Yanina, Jane, Joan.

In the Catholic calendar, this name sounds like Joanna. Dates Orthodox name day May 3rd and July 10th.

Description of the meaning of the name - see the name Jan.

John's name day

Notable people named John

• John the Myrrhbearer (disciple of Jesus Christ)
• Joanna de Chantal ((1572 - 1641) Catholic saint)
• Gianna Beretta Molla ((1922 - 1962) Catholic saint, first canonized married woman new time)
• Popess John (a legendary figure, a woman who allegedly occupied the papal throne under the name John VIII, between Leo IV (died 855) and Benedict III (died 858). In the currently accepted list of popes, the name John VIII is the real pope who ruled a little later (872-882).The veracity of the story of a female pope, repeated since the 13th century, was first challenged in the 15th century. From the middle of the 16th century, historians no longer doubted the fiction of this story. The legend arose, probably in mockery of pornocracy - the period of domination of women at the court of the pope, from John X to John XII (919 - 963).)
• Joanna of England ((1165 - 1199) first Queen of Sicily, later Countess of Toulouse)
• Joanna (Jeanne) of Navarre ((1270 - 1305) French queen, wife of Philip IV the Handsome)
• Joanna (Joan) French ((1464 - 1505) French queen, wife of Louis XII, Catholic saint)
• Joanna (Joanna) Beaufort ((1404 - 1445) Scottish Queen)
• Joanna (Giovanna) II ((1414 - 1435) Neapolitan queen)
• John (Juana) the Mad ((1479 - 1555) Queen of Castile, daughter of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile)
• Joanna Antida Toure ((1765 - 1826) saint of the Roman Catholic Church, nun, founder of the women's monastic congregation "Sisters of Divine Mercy" (SDC))
• Joanna Kurtmans-Berchmans ((1811 - 1890) Flemish writer, awarded the literary prize "Quinquennial Prize" in 1865)
• Joanna Pakula (Polish actress in the US)
• Ivanna Anders (also - Yvonne Anders, pseudonym; real name - Zhanna Aguzarova; Soviet and Russian singer, former vocalist of the Bravo group, who made a solo career; known for shocking and extravagance, but owes her success to her voice - very strong, sonorous, memorable)
• Joanna Khmelevskaya ((born 1932) a well-known Polish writer, author of women's ironic detective stories and the founder of this genre for Russian readers)
• Joanna Kinkel ((1810 - 1858) nee - Mokkel; German writer, composer, choir conductor and music teacher, revolutionary)
• Giovanna ((1907 - 2000) Italian princess, after marriage the queen of Bulgaria)
• Joanna Sulei (Polish figure skater in pairs, with Mateusz Chruscinski she is two-time Polish champion (2009, 2010), two-time Polish junior champion in singles (2005, 2006))
• Giovanna Antonelli (Brazilian theater and film actress, fashion model, TV presenter, producer)
• Giovanna I (John I) ((1328 - 1382) Queen of Naples (1343 - 1382) from the House of Anjou-Sicilian)
• Giovanna d'Aragona, Duchess of Paliano ((1502 - 1575) daughter of Ferdinando d'Aragon, Duke of Montalt (illegal son of Fernando I of Naples and Diana Guardato) and Castellana di Cardona. Wife of Ascanio Colonna (1495-1555), Duke of Paliano and Count of Tagliacozzo (brother Vittoria Colonna), model of the Louvre portrait of Raphael)
• Giovanna Amati (Italian racing driver)
• Joanna Beaufort ((c.1404 - 1445) Queen of Scots, wife of King James I)
• Joanna Stingray (nee - Joanna Fields; American singer, actress, music producer and public figure, one of the significant people and promoters of Soviet and post-Soviet rock culture in the West)
• Joanna Krupa (American fashion model and actress)
• Joanna Plantagenet ((1328 - 1385) known as the Fair Maid of Kent, 4th Countess of Kent, 4th Baroness Woodstock and 5th Baroness Wake of Liddell, Princess of Wales from 1361)
• Joan "Jo" Murray OBE ((born 1965) before marriage - Rowling, English writer, best known by her literary pseudonym J.K. Rowling (Joan Kathleen Rowling), author of a series of Harry Potter novels translated into 65 languages. In 2001 JK Rowling for the book "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" received the Hugo Award Chevalier of the Order of the Legion of Honor (2009))
• Joanna Lindsay (American writer)
• Joanna Newsom (American harpist and singer from Nevada City, California)
• Johanna Spiri ((1827 - 1901) Swiss writer, author of stories for children, the most famous of which is "Heidi")
• Joanna Hiffernan ((c.1843 - 1903) shortly - Joe, an Irishwoman who served as a model for James Whistler and Gustave Courbet from 1861 to 1868. She was Whistler's favorite model and his lover. The most famous canvases depicting Joe are "Symphony in White No. 1, the girl in white", "Symphony in white No. 2", "Symphony in white No. 3" by Whistler, as well as "The Beautiful Irish Woman" and "Sleepers" by Courbet.)
• Joanna Bailey ((1762 - 1851) English (Scottish) poetess and romantic playwright)
• Joanna Shimkus (Lithuanian-born Canadian film actress and model, wife of Sydney Poitier)
• Joanna McGregor (one of the most diverse representatives of the musical world, combines the qualities of a classical pianist and jazz interpreter)
• Joanna Lee ((1931 - 2003) American actress, screenwriter and producer)
• Johanna Sigurdardottir ((born 1942) Icelandic politician, the first open homosexual in history to head the government. The first head of government in world history to enter into an official same-sex marriage. In 2009, Johanna entered the hundred most influential women in the world according to Forbes, ranking in it 75th place.)

Jane, Joan, Joanna, Joanna, Ivana, Johanna, Juhana, Shovan, Shuvan, Juan, Johanna, Janna, Jovana. Other forms of the name John: Johanna, Jeanne, Juhani, Yana, Joana, Gianna, Joan, Joanna, Juana, Juanita, Yerre, Ivanna.

John's name in different languages

Consider the spelling and pronunciation of the name in Chinese, Japanese and other languages: Chinese (how to write in hieroglyphs): 約翰· (Yuēhàn). Japanese: ジョン (Jon). Gujarati: જ્હોન (J "hōna). Hindi: जॉन (Jŏna). Ukrainian: John. Greek: Γιάννης (Giánni̱s). English: John (John).

origin of the name John

The name John is the feminine form used in modern times as Ivan or Jan. Translated from the Hebrew, John means "God's mercy." This name was worn by many queens of France, where it sounded like Jeanne. In Russian, the closest name to this name is Ivanna, and they were affectionately addressed (Ivanka, Vanya, Iva). But also related names are Yana, and Yanina, and Jane, and Joan.

The nature of the name John

The character of Joanna can be called complex, because they are born revolutionaries, combining great willpower, energy and authority with kindness, hard work and friendliness. AT childhood She is a quiet, very serious girl. Raising her is difficult, because few parents can cope with the fact that she loses her temper very easily, becomes stubborn and even aggressive. Young Joanna does not tolerate interference in her affairs at all, it is not easy to lead her, so her transitional age is very difficult.

The adult owner of this name is better in control of her feelings, knows how to control herself, but is still distinguished by her straightforwardness, some cockiness, and tension. It is important for Joanna to devote herself to some business, to give it all her strength, otherwise unspent energy will crush her, and go outside at the most unnecessary time for this. Surprisingly, such a grumpy and domineering outwardly woman as Joanna simply transforms with loved ones, becomes kind, faithful, loves to give gifts, can make concessions. That is why she has kept friends since childhood, but she rarely makes new ones.

The mystery of the name of John

Such a woman is kind and straightforward. She is somewhat stubborn and can have a cocky personality. But, thanks to her kindness and devotion, such a woman easily gains confidence in herself. Joanna can sacrifice a lot, but asks for nothing in return. She loves to make gifts and surprises. By the way, John shows her kindness and altruism only to friends, strangers or comrades consider her imperious, quarrelsome and not talkative.

John, having married, becomes a housewife. She dreams of the role of an exemplary wife, but does not like to be in charge of the house. AT family life such a woman is patient. But often she has a bad relationship with her mother-in-law.

Summer Joanna is incredulous. When she communicates with other people, she feels some tension.

Astrological characteristics of the name

zodiacality:
Color name: yellow
Radiation: 98%
planets: Mars
Stone-mascot: agate
Plant: gorse
Totemic animal: termite
Main traits character: susceptibility, will, activity, intellect

Additional characteristic of the name

Vibration: 90,000 vibrations/s.
Self-realization(character): 96%
Psyche: extrovert
Health: need to take care of the stomach

Numerology named after John

Owners of the name number 4 are prone to exact sciences and a scientific approach to everything in the world. The Fours are excellent scientists, engineers, and designers. They are stable, reliable and conscientious. They are respected by friends and colleagues. "Fours" rarely quarrel and are not prone to enmity. However, one should not expect any unexpected actions, improvisations, creative manifestations of character from the "fours". Their whole life is calculated by the minute and there is little that can shift them from a pre-planned plan. They are stingy with emotions, often cold. However, the “fours” are reliable and you can rely on them in any life situation. They are strict and even harsh parents and very obedient children.

Signs

Planet: Jupiter.
Element: Air, warmth-dryness.
Zodiac: , .
Color: Crimson, blue.
Day: Thursday.
Metal: Tin, electrum.
Mineral: Sapphire, beryl, hyacinth.
Plants: Basil, lavender, violet, oak, pear, apple, mint, chestnut, cinnamon, jasmine, apple of paradise, apricot, eucalyptus.
Beasts: Deer, elephant, sheep, swallow, pelican, partridge, peacock, dolphin.

John's name as a phrase

AND AND (Unification, Connect, Union, UNITY, One, Together, "Together with")
Oh He (Oh Oh)
A Az (I, Me, Myself, Myself)
N Our (Our, Yours)
N Our (Our, Yours)
A Az (I, Me, Myself, Myself)

Interpretation of the meaning of the letters of the name John

And - subtle spirituality, sensitivity, kindness, peacefulness. Outwardly, a person shows practicality as a screen for hiding a romantic soft nature.
O - deep feelings, the ability to handle money. For completeness of realization, however, a person must understand his purpose. The presence of this letter in the name shows that the goal is prepared for him and you need to use your rich intuition to single it out from the hustle and bustle of existence.


H - a sign of protest, inner strength not to accept everything in a row, indiscriminately, a sharp critical mind, an interest in health. A diligent worker, but does not tolerate "monkey labor."
A - a symbol of the beginning and the desire to start and accomplish something, the thirst for physical and spiritual comfort.

General description of the name John

The feminine form of the name John is "God's gift."

Women with this name are distinguished by kindness, although they are stubborn, somewhat straightforward, sometimes cocky - their character cannot be called pleasant and easy. And yet, for the sake of their infinite kindness, bordering on sacrifice, these women can be forgiven a lot. They do not expect rewards for their altruism, moreover, they like to bring pleasant things to people and give little joyful surprises almost secretly - such is their inner need; they bring good to people as naturally and imperceptibly as they breathe. But only very close people know about this amazing quality of Joanna. From the outside, she gives the impression of a reticent, imperious and even somewhat grumpy person (especially "winter" women).

When she gets married, Joanna most often does not work, she tries to become an exemplary wife, but she does not know how to manage the household, she does not like to cook. In family life, she is patient, she restrains her obstinate temper as best she can, but she does not get along with her mother-in-law. Her first marriage may not work out, the second will be more successful.

"Summer" John is distrustful, there is always some tension in her behavior, she feels relaxed only with very close people.

John is able to be rude, to offend a person in a temper, but then she will punish herself for this, although she will not give a look, she will not recognize her wrong.

Some Johns dedicate their lives to the service of God.

Women with such a difficult character nevertheless have a rich choice of men.

Totem plant - gorse, totem animal - termite.

Notable people named John

John the Myrrhbearer (disciple of Jesus Christ)
Joanna de Chantal ((1572 - 1641) Catholic saint)
Gianna Beretta Molla ((1922 - 1962) Catholic saint, the first canonized married woman of the New Age)
Popess John (a legendary figure, a woman who allegedly occupied the papal throne under the name John VIII, between Leo IV (died 855) and Benedict III (died 858). In the currently accepted list of popes, the name John VIII is the real pope who ruled a little later (872-882).The veracity of the story of a female pope, repeated since the 13th century, was first challenged in the 15th century. From the middle of the 16th century, historians no longer doubted the fiction of this story. The legend arose, probably in mockery of pornocracy - the period of domination of women at the court of the pope, from John X to John XII (919 - 963).)
Joanna of England ((1165 - 1199) first Queen of Sicily, later Countess of Toulouse)
Joanna (Jeanne) of Navarre ((1270 - 1305) French queen, wife of Philip IV the Handsome)
Joanna (Joan) French ((1464 - 1505) French queen, wife of Louis XII, Catholic saint)
Joanna (Joanna) Beaufort ((1404 - 1445) Scottish Queen)
Joanna (Giovanna) II ((1414 - 1435) Neapolitan queen)
John (Juana) the Mad ((1479 - 1555) Queen of Castile, daughter of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile)
Joanna Antida Toure ((1765 - 1826) saint of the Roman Catholic Church, nun, founder of the women's monastic congregation "Sisters of Divine Mercy" (SDC))
Joanna Kurtmans-Berchmans ((1811 - 1890) Flemish writer, awarded the literary prize "Quinquennial Prize" in 1865)
Joanna Pakula (Polish actress in the US)
Ivanna Anders (also - Yvonne Anders, pseudonym; real name - Zhanna Aguzarova; Soviet and Russian singer, former vocalist of the Bravo group, who made a solo career; known for shocking and extravagance, but owes her success to her voice - very strong, sonorous, memorable)
Joanna Khmelevskaya ((born 1932) a well-known Polish writer, author of women's ironic detective stories and the founder of this genre for Russian readers)
Joanna Kinkel ((1810 - 1858) nee - Mokkel; German writer, composer, choir conductor and music teacher, revolutionary)
Giovanna ((1907 - 2000) Italian princess, after marriage the queen of Bulgaria)
Joanna Sulei (Polish figure skater in pairs, with Mateusz Chruscinski she is two-time Polish champion (2009, 2010), two-time Polish junior champion in singles (2005, 2006))
Giovanna Antonelli (Brazilian theater and film actress, fashion model, TV presenter, producer)
Giovanna I (John I) ((1328 - 1382) Queen of Naples (1343 - 1382) from the House of Anjou-Sicilian)
Giovanna d'Aragona, Duchess of Paliano ((1502 - 1575) daughter of Ferdinando d'Aragon, Duke of Montalt (illegal son of Fernando I of Naples and Diana Guardato) and Castellana di Cardona. Wife of Ascanio Colonna (1495-1555), Duke of Paliano and Count of Tagliacozzo (brother Vittoria Colonna), model of the Louvre portrait of Raphael)
Giovanna Amati (Italian racing driver)
Joanna Beaufort ((c.1404 - 1445) Queen of Scots, wife of King James I)
Joanna Stingray (nee - Joanna Fields; American singer, actress, music producer and public figure, one of the significant people and promoters of Soviet and post-Soviet rock culture in the West)
Joanna Krupa (American fashion model and actress)
Joanna Plantagenet ((1328 - 1385) known as the Fair Maid of Kent, 4th Countess of Kent, 4th Baroness Woodstock and 5th Baroness Wake of Liddell, Princess of Wales from 1361)
Joan "Jo" Murray OBE ((born 1965) before marriage - Rowling, English writer, best known by her literary pseudonym J.K. Rowling (Joan Kathleen Rowling), author of a series of Harry Potter novels translated into 65 languages. In 2001 JK Rowling for the book "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" received the Hugo Award Chevalier of the Order of the Legion of Honor (2009))
Joanna Lindsay (American writer)
Joanna Newsom (American harpist and singer from Nevada City, California)
Johanna Spiri ((1827 - 1901) Swiss writer, author of stories for children, the most famous of which is "Heidi")
Joanna Hiffernan ((c.1843 - 1903) shortly - Joe, an Irishwoman who served as a model for James Whistler and Gustave Courbet from 1861 to 1868. She was Whistler's favorite model and his lover. The most famous canvases depicting Joe are "Symphony in White No. 1, the girl in white", "Symphony in white No. 2", "Symphony in white No. 3" by Whistler, as well as "The Beautiful Irish Woman" and "Sleepers" by Courbet.)
Joanna Bailey ((1762 - 1851) English (Scottish) poetess and romantic playwright)
Joanna Shimkus (Lithuanian-born Canadian film actress and model, wife of Sydney Poitier)
Joanna McGregor (one of the most diverse representatives of the musical world, combines the qualities of a classical pianist and jazz interpreter)
Joanna Lee ((1931 - 2003) American actress, screenwriter and producer)

Johanna Sigurdardottir ((born 1942) Icelandic politician, the first open homosexual in history to head the government. The first head of government in world history to enter into an official same-sex marriage. In 2009, Johanna entered the hundred most influential women in the world according to Forbes, ranking in it 75th place.)