Find out how popular the first name Jhoniel has been for the last 17 years (from 2006 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jhoniel by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Jhoniel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jhoniel.

The history of the first name Jhoniel

The name Jhoniel is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means "God is gracious" or "Yahweh is merciful." This name was later adapted into Greek as Ioannes and then into Latin as Iohannes, which eventually evolved into the English name John.

In the Middle Ages, the name John became popular across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. During this time, various spelling variations emerged, including Jhoniel, which is thought to have been a unique spelling used in certain regions or communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jhoniel can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from a monastic library in northern Italy. This manuscript contains a list of names and their meanings, where Jhoniel is described as a variant of Iohannes, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jhoniel. One example is Jhoniel de Montferrat, a 12th-century nobleman and military leader from the Montferrat region of Italy, who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192).

Another prominent figure was Jhoniel Beaumont, a 15th-century French theologian and scholar who taught at the University of Paris and wrote several treatises on religious philosophy and ethics. He lived from approximately 1420 to 1487.

In the 16th century, Jhoniel Navarro was a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied the expedition of Ferdinand Magellan on the first circumnavigation of the globe. He was born around 1490 and died in the Philippines in 1521 during the Battle of Mactan.

During the Renaissance period, Jhoniel Boccaccio was an Italian poet and scholar who lived from 1313 to 1375. He is best known for his literary work "The Decameron," a collection of short stories written in the 14th century.

In the 19th century, Jhoniel Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher and theologian who is regarded as the first existentialist philosopher. He lived from 1813 to 1855 and made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, psychology, and religious studies.

While the name Jhoniel is not as common today as its more widely recognized variants like John or Juan, it remains a unique and historical name with roots stretching back to ancient Hebrew and Greek origins.

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