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Gjon First Name Meaning

Gjon is a male given name of Albanian origin, meaning "God Is Gracious," derived from the Latin name Iohannes and the Greek Ioannes. It is the Albanian form of the English name John and is associated with the apostle Saint John in Albanian (Albanian: Shën Gjon). The name Gjon is also used as a surname and clan name. The name has a rich history, being widespread in all Albanian regions during the Middle Ages and prevalent among Arvanites in Greece. Notable individuals with the name Gjon include Gjon Buzuku, a renowned Albanian writer, and Gjon Muharremaj, a Swiss-Albanian singer. Additionally, the surname Gjoni or Gjonaj is common in Albania, originating from the given name Gjon and shared between Albanian Christians and Muslims. Gjon is also a component in Albanian toponyms, contributing to the formation of various place names.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Gjon first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Gjon first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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