Joao Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Joao Name at a Glance

Name	Joao
Meaning	Variant of the Hebrew John 'Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor.'.
Origin	Portuguese
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Joao Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Joao means “Variant of the Hebrew John 'Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Joao Name Origin

Our database records Joao under Portuguese origin. Browse more Portuguese baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Joao a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Joao is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Joao

When considering Joao for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.