Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Italian
Meaning:Yahweh is gracious; Small, humble
John-Paul is a combination of two biblical names that became particularly popular after Pope John Paul II's papacy began. This double name is a variation of John, a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is gracious," and the Roman name Paul, meaning “small” or “humble.” This name also has variations in different languages, including the French Jean-Paul and the Spanish Juan Pablo, offering a variety of options for parent to choose from.
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