Boy name
Yon name meaning
“God is gracious”
Yon is a masculine name commonly linked to the Hebrew meaning God is gracious. In this derivation, it is a short form of Yohan or Yohanes. Those related names come from Hebrew Yōḥānān, providing the source word and meaning associated with Yon.
What does Yon mean?
God is gracious
In Indonesian: Tuhan bermurah hati
Origin and cultural usage of Yon
Can be a short form of Yohan or Yohanes. These derive from Hebrew Yōḥānān, meaning God is gracious.
How to pronounce Yon
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮧᮔ᮪ |
Is Yon a boy’s name?
Yes, Yon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yon ranks #1,350 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yon
Famous people named Yon
- Yon Koeswoyo · b. 1940
- Yon Moeis · b. 1960
- Yon Alnis · b. 1964
- Yon Arsal · b. 1972
- Yon Eko Saputro · b. 1983
- Yon Faizal · b. 1965
- Yon Giri Mulyono · b. 1959
- Yon Kun Arsoyo · b. 1964
- Yon Kusnedi · b. 1983
- Yon Mardiono
- Yon Suharyono · b. 1956
- Yon Taufiq Hidayat · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Yon
What is the meaning of Yon?
Yon means God is gracious. Can be a short form of Yohan or Yohanes. These derive from Hebrew Yōḥānān, meaning God is gracious.
Is Yon a boy’s name?
Yes, Yon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yon have?
Yon has 1 syllable (Yon) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Yon?
Yon ranks #1,350 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Yon?
Notable people named Yon include Yon Koeswoyo, Yon Moeis, Yon Alnis.
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