Hovanes Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationho-VAH-nes / hoʊˈvɑːnɛsArmenian; Greek
Meaning
Armenian: 'John'; Greek: 'gift of God'
Historical & Cultural Background
Hovanes is an Armenian variant of the name John, which has biblical roots. The name is commonly used in Armenia and among Armenian communities worldwide. It reflects the cultural significance of the name John in Christianity, particularly in the context of Saint John the Baptist.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hovhannes
- Hovannes
International Variants
- Ioannis (Greek)
- Juan (Spanish)
- Johann (German)
- Giovanni (Italian)
Famous people named Hovanes
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hovanes was first seen in the United States in 1991. Hovanes has ranked as high as #1334 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Hovanes has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hovanes (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2011 | 5 |