若望
Chinese
phonetic | |||
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trad. (若望) | 若 | 望 | |
simp. #(若望) | 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.].
Pronunciation
Usage notes
- In Catholicism, 若望 (Ruòwàng) is used to refer to Johns other than John the Baptist, such as John the Apostle or one of the Popes. Use 若翰 (Ruòhàn) to refer to John the Baptist.
Synonyms
Terms for John (the apostle) in different branches of Christianity
Branch | Words |
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Protestant | 約翰 |
Roman Catholic | 若望 |
Eastern Orthodox | 約安 |
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