Ionut

Ionut (correctly spelled Ionuț) is the Romanian form of the name Johannes and means 'God is gracious'. Other Romanian variants of Johannes include Ioan, Ionel, and Nelu.

What does the name Ionut mean?

Ionut (correctly Ionuț) is a Romanian derivative of the name Johannes and means 'God is gracious'. Similar Romanian forms include Ioan, Ionel, and Nelu.

Where does the name Ionut come from?

The name Ionut has its roots as a Romanian variant of Johannes and originates from the Hebrew name Jochanan. This is composed of the Hebrew elements 'jô', meaning 'God', and 'ḥnn', meaning 'to be gracious to someone'. In Old Hebrew, jô = God (Old Hebrew) and ḥnn = to be gracious to someone (Old Hebrew). The languages in which this name appears are Moldavian and Romanian.

How do you pronounce Ionut?

The name Ionut has a pleasant, two-syllable sound and is clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Jo-nut' [ˈjoːnut] or [joˈnut], starting with a bright vowel that conveys openness. The second syllable with a short vowel provides a harmonious rhythm. The distinctive final consonant '-t' gives the name a pronounced conclusion. Ionut thus appears modern and factual, with a gentle beginning and a clear ending.

When is the name day of Ionut?

The most significant name days for Ionuț are June 24 and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Ionut is a popular first name. The name currently ranks 4,024th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 647th place. In the last ten years, Ionut has been used as a first name about 280 times, placing it 1,275th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,493rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ioane / Ionică

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ionut Rada (footballer)