Malay Names · Boy
Johansyah name meaning
“Johan (form of John, 'Yahweh is gracious') + syah (king)”
- Letters
- 9
- Syllables
- 3●●●
- First letter
- J
- Origin
- European · Persian
- Category
- Malay Names
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
Johansyah is a boy's name combining Johan (a form of John, 'Yahweh is gracious') and syah ('king').
What does Johansyah mean?
Johan (form of John, 'Yahweh is gracious') + syah (king)
In Malay: Johan (bentuk John, 'Yahweh bermurah hati') + syah (raja)
About the name Johansyah
Johansyah is a compound of Johan and syah. Johan is a European form of Iohannes (John), from Hebrew Yoḥanan, 'Yahweh is gracious'. Syah comes from Persian shah, 'king', by way of Malay.
| Gender | ♂ Boy |
|---|---|
| Origin | European, Persian |
| Syllables | Jo-han-syah |
| First letter | Malay Names starting with J |
Sources
- Behind the Name: Johan · behindthename.com · meaning
- Behind the Name: John · behindthename.com · meaning
- Wiktionary: syah · en.wiktionary.org · meaning
- Wiktionary: شاه · en.wiktionary.org · meaning
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