Jógvan
Faroese
Etymology
From an earlier Jóan (which is still in use), from Latin Iōhannēs (variant of Iōannēs), from Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān), perhaps contracted from a former יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān, “God is gracious”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Jógvan m
- A male given name, an equivalent of John.
Usage notes
Patronymics
- son of Jógvan: Jógvansson
- daughter of Jógvan: Jógvansdóttir
Declension
| Singular | |
| Indefinite | |
| Nominative | Jógvan |
| Accusative | Jógvan |
| Dative | Jógvani |
| Genitive | Jógvans |
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