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Johatan

OriginScandinavian and Dutch variation of John
Meaning"God is gracious"

About Johatan

Johatan is a variation of the Hebrew name Jonathan, which means 'gift of God' or 'God has given.' This less common spelling maintains the biblical roots of the original name while offering a slightly different phonetic quality. The traditional Jonathan appears in the Old Testament as the son of King Saul and friend of David. Johatan remains relatively rare in English-speaking countries but may be found in some Spanish-speaking communities. The name carries connotations of loyalty, friendship, and divine blessing, reflecting the positive qualities of the biblical character. While not as widely used as Jonathan, Johatan offers parents a distinctive alternative with the same meaningful heritage.

Pronounced joh-HAH-tan.

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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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