若望

Chinese

phonetic
trad. (若望)
simp. #(若望)

Etymology

Transliterated from Italian Giovanni or Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), both ultimately from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān). [mid-19th c.]

Earlier transliterations include: 曜輪 [8th c.].

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若望

  1. (Catholicism) John (the Apostle) [from 17th c.]

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