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JOH shortened version of ?

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An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 1 Jun 2005 22:32

I have always understood that JOH is short for JOSHUA. John = Jno Jonathan = Jono Joseph = Jos James = Jas Johan/nes is the Latin version of John, so the abbreviation is Jno. Jane = Johanna/h = Jana Marjorie

Sunny Rosy

Sunny Rosy Report 1 Jun 2005 22:08

Thanks to all. I will try all combos. regards Ros

Jane

Jane Report 1 Jun 2005 21:58

Guessing, I'd say Joseph ... also I have seen it used for Johann or Johannah. Regs Jane

Sunny Rosy

Sunny Rosy Report 1 Jun 2005 21:57

Is JOH shortened version of John or Joseph ? regards Ros