Johnson: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

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جانسن

Johnson

Johnson (جانسن) is used as a Christian boy’s name, but we found no entry for it in the classical dictionaries we use, so Naam gives no meaning for it.

Johnson at a glance

Meaning: No classical source found
Gender: Boy
Origin: English
Faith: Christian
Say it: jon-sun
Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
First letter: J · ج

Origin and history of Johnson

No classical source found

An English surname meaning 'son of John', used as a first name by Christians in South India and Pakistan. No entry in our classical sources.

Base wordEnglish surname, son of John

A popular name, but we found no entry for it in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning.

How to say and write Johnson

Say it: jon-sun2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Johnson
Urdu: جانسن
Original script: Johnson

Sibling names for Johnson

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Johnson.

Names like Johnson

Questions about the name Johnson

What does the name Johnson mean?

We found no entry for Johnson in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.

Is Johnson a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Johnson is a boy’s name.

Is Johnson a Christian name?

Yes. Johnson is used by Christian families. It is of English origin. An English surname meaning 'son of John', used as a first name by Christians in South India and Pakistan. No entry in our classical sources.

How do you pronounce Johnson?

Say it “jon-sun”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Johnson in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Johnson is written جانسن. In its original script: Johnson.

Is the meaning of Johnson verified?

No classical source found. A popular name, but we found no entry for it in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.