Joao
Meaning of Joao
Joao is a traditional male name with Portuguese origin. It is pronounced as "zhoo-OW" (/ʒu.ˌaw/) in Portuguese. This name has variations in other languages, such as John and Juan. In the United States of America, Joao has been given to newborn boys consistently over the years, although it remains relatively less popular compared to other names. Its rank in terms of occurrence fluctuates each year, but it has maintained a steady presence. Parents who choose the name Joao for their child may be drawn to its unique and international charm, connecting them to Portuguese and broader European cultures.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as zhoo-OW (/ʒu.ˌaw/)
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Notable People Named Joao
| Joao Leandro Rodríguez González is a Colombian professional footballer known for being the first Colombian to sign for Chelsea, currently playing as a forward for Peruvian club Los Chankas. |
| João Pedro Coelho Marinho de Sousa, known as João Sousa, is a highly accomplished Portuguese professional tennis player, often regarded as the best in his country's history, with numerous ATP titles and notable rankings. |
| João Félix Sequeira is a versatile Portuguese professional footballer known for his forward play, currently on loan to La Liga club Barcelona from Atlético Madrid. |
| João Cancelo - João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo is a Portuguese professional footballer known for playing as a full back for La Liga club Barcelona and the Portugal national team. |
| João Teixeira de Faria, also known as João de Deus, is a Brazilian self-proclaimed medium and psychic surgeon who gained media attention for his spiritual healing center, but was later convicted of rape and exposed for using deceptive healing procedures. |
| João Havelange was a Brazilian lawyer, businessman, and athlete who served as the seventh president of FIFA and was a member of the International Olympic Committee. |
| João Gilberto was a Brazilian musician known as the "father of bossa nova" and achieved international recognition for his influential contributions to the genre. |
| João Palhinha is a Portuguese professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder for Fulham and the Portugal national team. |
| João Silva is a renowned Portuguese-born South African war photographer and the last active member of the Bang-Bang Club, known for his coverage of significant events in South Africa and work in various other regions. |
| João Pedro Geraldino dos Santos Galvão, also known as João Pedro, is a professional footballer currently playing for the Brazilian club Grêmio as a forward or attacking midfielder. |
| João Costa - João Carlos Calvete Pereira da Costa is a Portuguese marksman who competed in multiple Summer Olympic Games for Portugal. |
| João Pereira - João Pedro da Silva Pereira is a Portuguese former professional footballer known for his career as a right-back. |
| João Teixeira - João Rafael de Brito Teixeira is a Portuguese professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder at Qatar Stars League club Al-Markhiya. |
| João Cabral de Melo Neto was a highly influential Brazilian poet and diplomat, known for his contributions to late Brazilian modernism and honored with prestigious literary awards. |
| João Moutinho - João Gervásio Bragança Moutinho is a Portuguese footballer known for his versatility in playing as a left back or centre-back for Spezia. |
