Pronunciation: [jˈɒt͡ʃanən] (IPA) 
"Yochanan" is a Hebrew name that is sometimes spelled as "Johanan" or "Jonathan." It is pronounced as /jo̞χəˈnän/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the first syllable sounding like "yo-kha" and the second syllable sounding like "non." The "ch" is pronounced as a guttural sound in Hebrew, which is why it is spelled with a "ch" instead of a "k" or "c." The "a" at the end is pronounced as a short "a" sound.
Yochanan is a Hebrew name with biblical origins. It is a masculine given name that is often transliterated as "John" in English. The name Yochanan has its roots in Hebrew and can be broken down into two parts: "Yocha" meaning "the grace of" or "God's gift" and "an" meaning "God" or "Yahweh."
Yochanan holds significant religious and cultural significance for Jewish and Christian communities alike. In the Old Testament, the name Yochanan is a common variant of the name Johannes, referring to various individuals including a High Priest and a son of King Josiah. Yochanan is perhaps most famously associated with John the Baptist, who played a crucial role in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
As a given name, Yochanan carries connotations of divine blessings or divine favor. It signifies a person who is believed to be a gift from God or who possesses God's grace. Individuals named Yochanan are often regarded as being chosen or favored by a higher power. This name is often seen as symbolizing spiritual or religious qualities such as righteousness, enlightenment, and wisdom.
Yochanan continues to be a popular name among Jewish and Christian populations, representing a connection to ancient biblical traditions. It is a name that signifies the relationship between human beings and the divine, reflecting the idea of being blessed or chosen by God.
The word "Yochanan" is a Hebrew name that has origins in the Old Testament. It is derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), which is itself a combination of two Hebrew words: "Yah" (short form of Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God) and "chanan" (meaning "gracious" or "merciful"). Therefore, the name "Yochanan" can be translated as "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor". The name appears in the Old Testament several times, notably as the Hebrew name of the prophet John the Baptist (known as Yohanan the Immerser in Hebrew).
