Juhana
/ˈjuhɑnɑ/
The English name John is translated into Finnish as Juhana, the default form. Wiktionary also lists Juhani and Juha.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Finnish | IPA |
|---|---|
| Juhana | /ˈjuhɑnɑ/ |
| Juhani | /ˈjuhɑni/ |
| Juha | /ˈjuhɑ/ |
These forms are all used as male given names.
Which one should you use?
The forms Juhana, Juhani and Juha are all variations of the name John, ranging from more archaic/formal to more common/modern. Juha is the most common contemporary version of the name among Finnish speakers.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the name in the genitive case (to show possession), the name Juhani becomes Juhan.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjuhɑnɑ/
Did you know?
- Unlike in English, where 'John' is often used as a generic placeholder for an unknown person, Finnish does not use Juha or Juhani in this way.
- The modern popularity of the short form Juha was driven by a 1911 novel of the same name written by Juhani Aho.
- Finnish naming customs often involve several 'domesticated' versions of a single biblical name to create a wide variety of distinct identities.
Examples in context
- Tämä oli ennen kuin Juhani joutui vankilaan.This was before John was put in prison.This sentence illustrates the use of the form Juhani.Tatoeba #8119328 by Thanuir, translation #29886 by speedwell
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Antti are talking about a colleague.
- EmmaKuka on tuo uusi työntekijä?Who is that new employee?
- AnttiHänen nimeni on Juhana.His name is Juhana.
- EmmaOnko hän kotoisin Helsingistä?Is he from Helsinki?
- AnttiKyllä, Juhana asuu täällä.Yes, Juhana lives here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “john” translations and entries Juhana, Juhani, Juha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Juha, Juhana, Juhani, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
