👦 João — Name Meaning & Origin

João

“God is gracious”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginPortuguese
Used inPortugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, Guinea-Bissau, Timor-Leste, Macau
Numerology5 — adventurous, curious and freedom-loving
Letters4 · starts with J
Popularity★★★★★

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name João?

João means "God is gracious" (Portuguese origin).

Is João a boy or girl name?

João is a boy's name.

What is the lucky number for João?

In Pythagorean numerology the name João adds up to 5, linked with being adventurous, curious and freedom-loving.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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