Albania — Name Day Description

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Albania
Date
June 24
Names
Gjon, Jon, Jona
Description

June 24 is celebrated as the Feast of Saint John the Baptist in Catholic and Orthodox calendars, making this date significant for those who bear the name in Albania.

  • Gjon – An Albanian form of John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious.
  • Jon – Another Albanian variant of John, carrying the same meaning.
  • Jona – The feminine form, also derived from John, meaning God is gracious.