God is gracious
Yohannes is the Ethiopic and Eritrean form of the name John. It shares the same Hebrew roots as the English name, signifying the divine favor or grace of God. It is a deeply traditional name within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and remains a prominent choice in East Africa and the diaspora.
About 21 boys were named Yohannes in 2025.
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1871 to 1889
Literacy activist and CNN Hero
Ethiopian football manager and former player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
