Gjon as a given name is a form of the English name John.[1] It is the name of the apostle Saint John in Albanian (Albanian: Shën Gjon).[2] Most saint names in Albanian come from Latin;[3] John is from the LatinIohannes, the Latin form of the GreekIoannes (Ἰωάννης), derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious".[4] Both theologists and linguists are unsure about the relationship of the name Gjon to Gjin—the Catholic clergy considers the two to be the same saint, but the Christians of the Central Albanian Shpati region (who are Orthodox)[5] revere Gjin and Gjon as separate saints, while linguists are unsure about the etymology of Gjin and whether or not it shares its origin with Gjon.[6]
In the Middle Ages the name Gjon was very widespread in all Albanian regions. Until lately it was also prevalent among Arvanites in Greece[7]
The name Gjon is also mentioned in the afterword of Gjon Buzuku's 1555 book, Meshari, where the author introduces himself to the reader as "Unë, dom Gjoni, biri i Bdek Buzukut" ("I, don Gjoni, son of Bdek Buzuku").[8]
Gjoni or Gjonaj is a common Albanian last name, from the given name Gjon. The names Joni and Jonima also have the same source, and the latter (under the modern Albanian form Gjonima) being the surname of members of the Jonima family.[11] The Serbian language family name Đonović is derived from the first name Gjon[12] which means that it is of Albanian origin.[13]
Gjon, due to historic naming of places after the saint, became an element in Albanian toponyms, contributing to the formation of placenames such Shijon, Shinjan, Gjonm and Gjorm, the difference between the latter two demonstrating Toskrhoticism.[16]
^Behind the Name. "Given Name Gjon". Retrieved on 29 January 2016.
^Riska, Albert (2013). "The Christian Saints in the (Micro)toponymy of Albania". Anglisticum Journal (IJLLIS) vol 2 issue 3. Pages 167–176. Pages 169,172–175
^Riska, Albert (2013). "The Christian Saints in the (Micro)toponymy of Albania". Anglisticum Journal (IJLLIS) vol 2 issue 3. Pages 167–176. page 168: "Almost all the Saints’ names in Albanian have arrived from the Latin, and comparing the present form of the name (as found in the toponym) with the Latin form, can identify the changes that the word has gone through during its usage in Albanian. "
^Behind the Name. "Given Name John". Retrieved on 29 January 2016.
^Pistrick, Eckehard and Dalipaj, Gerda. "Celebrating the Imagined Village: Ways of Organizing and Commenting Local Soundscapes and Social Patterns in South Albanian Feasts". Page 164
^Riska, Albert (2013). "The Christian Saints in the (Micro)toponymy of Albania". Anglisticum Journal (IJLLIS) vol 2 issue 3. Pages 167–176. Page 174
^Frashëri, Kristo (2009). Skënderbeu i shpërfytyruar nga një historian zviceran dhe disa analistë shqiptarë (in Albanian). Tirana: Dudaj. p. 85. ISBN978-99943-0-109-6. Emri Gjon ishte aq tepër i përhapur në mbarë trevat shqiptare sa atë e morën me vete dhe banorët e viseve të jugut, të cilët gjatë shek. XIV dhe XV mërguan në viset e Greqisë kontinentale dhe ishullore. Emrin Gjon e mbanin deri vonë, ndoshta edhe sot, arvanitët si për shembull në ishullin Hidra
^Frashëri, Kristo (2009). Skënderbeu i shpërfytyruar nga një historian zviceran dhe disa analistë shqiptarë (in Albanian). Tirana: Dudaj. p. 87. ISBN978-99943-0-109-6.
^Studia Albanica. L'Institut. 1989. p. 127. ...des noms de familles, comme Djonovic ( Gjon),...
^(Pantelić 1998, p. 57): "Свакако су арбанашког порекла и лична имена Црногораца Ђоно, Ђин, Мараш (можда и Лека и Ђека), као и презимена Ђоновић, Ђиновић, Зоговић, Зоњић."
^Zoto, Vladimir (2005). Fjalor Emrash. Faqe 174: "Joni, një formë e përdorur në mesjetë në viset veriore të vendit, ka dhënë trajtën Jonima, e përdorur shumë si mbiemer nga arbëreshët e Italisë në atë periudhë"
^Studia Albanica. L'Institut. 1989. p. 127. ...des noms de familles, comme Djonovic ( Gjon),...
^(Pantelić 1998, p. 57): "Свакако су арбанашког порекла и лична имена Црногораца Ђоно, Ђин, Мараш (можда и Лека и Ђека), као и презимена Ђоновић, Ђиновић, Зоговић, Зоњић."
^Klaus Roth; Jennifer Cash; Jutta Lauth Bacas (2014). Southeast European (Post)Modernities. Part 2. LIT Verlag Münster. pp. 1–. ISBN978-3-643-90439-3.
^The International Journal of Albanian Studies. Vol. 1. Department of Political Science, Columbia University. 1997. p. 51.
^Riska, Albert (2013). "The Christian Saints in the (Micro)toponymy of Albania". Anglisticum Journal (IJLLIS) vol 2 issue 3. Pages 167–176. Pages 169, 172
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"Gjoni last name - Gjoni family - MyHeritage". lastnames.myheritage.com. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
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Gjon definite form Gjoni is an Albanian male given name clan surname and onomastic element Contents 1 As given name 1 1 Etymology and history 1 2 People with the given name Gjon 2 As surname 2 1 History 2 2 People with the surname Gjoni 3 As toponym 4 See also 5 References 6 SourcesAs given name editEtymology and history edit Gjon as a given name is a form of the English name John 1 It is the name of the apostle Saint John in Albanian Albanian Shen Gjon 2 Most saint names in Albanian come from Latin 3 John is from the Latin Iohannes the Latin form of the Greek Ioannes Ἰwannhs derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan יו ח נ ן meaning God is gracious 4 Both theologists and linguists are unsure about the relationship of the name Gjon to Gjin the Catholic clergy considers the two to be the same saint but the Christians of the Central Albanian Shpati region who are Orthodox 5 revere Gjin and Gjon as separate saints while linguists are unsure about the etymology of Gjin and whether or not it shares its origin with Gjon 6 In the Middle Ages the name Gjon was very widespread in all Albanian regions Until lately it was also prevalent among Arvanites in Greece 7 The name Gjon is also mentioned in the afterword of Gjon Buzuku s 1555 book Meshari where the author introduces himself to the reader as Une dom Gjoni biri i Bdek Buzukut I don Gjoni son of Bdek Buzuku 8 People with the given name Gjon edit Gjon Francesku Albani 1720 1803 Italian cardinal of Albanian descent Gjon Buzuku 1499 1577 Albanian writer Gjon Delhusa born 1953 Hungarian singer Gjon Gazulli 1400 1465 Albanian scholar and diplomat Gjon Kastrioti II 1456 1502 Albanian nobleman Gjon Kastrioti died 1437 Albanian nobleman Gjon Markagjoni 1888 1966 Albanian clan leader Gjon Mili 1904 1984 Albanian photographer Gjon Muharremaj born 1998 Swiss Albanian singer Gjon Muzaka medieval Albanian noble of the Muzaka family and writer of his famous memoir Gjon Ndoja born 1991 Albanian basketball player Gjon Progoni died 1208 Albanian nobleman Gjon Simoni 1936 1999 Albanian musician Gjon Zenebishi died 1418 Albanian noblemanAs surname editGjoniOriginLanguage s HebrewMeaning Grace of God Other namesVariant form s Gjon Gjok Gjin Gjovan Gjovalin Johan Jovan Ivan given name Đonovic surname 9 10 Gjoni or Gjonaj is a common Albanian last name from the given name Gjon The names Joni and Jonima also have the same source and the latter under the modern Albanian form Gjonima being the surname of members of the Jonima family 11 The Serbian language family name Đonovic is derived from the first name Gjon 12 which means that it is of Albanian origin 13 History edit The clan of Gjoni was first recorded in 1306 citation needed Originally Christian it is shared between Albanian Christians and Muslims 14 15 People with the surname Gjoni edit Simon Gjoni 1925 1991 Albanian composer Dhimiter Gjoni Nobleman Xhelil Gjoni Politician Sadri Gjoni Soccer player Ilir Gjoni Politician Vladislav Gjoni Nobleman Ingrid Gjoni born 1981 Albanian singer Vilson Gjoni born 1950 Croatian footballer Sara Gjoni born 1997 Miss Albania Eron Gjoni Programmer 1st Amendment activist Marka Gjoni Kapedan of the Mirdita clan Renne Gjoni ActorAs toponym editGjon due to historic naming of places after the saint became an element in Albanian toponyms contributing to the formation of placenames such Shijon Shinjan Gjonm and Gjorm the difference between the latter two demonstrating Tosk rhoticism 16 See also editJonima family GjinReferences edit Behind the Name Given Name Gjon Retrieved on 29 January 2016 Riska Albert 2013 The Christian Saints in the Micro toponymy of Albania Anglisticum Journal IJLLIS vol 2 issue 3 Pages 167 176 Pages 169 172 175 Riska Albert 2013 The Christian Saints in the Micro toponymy of Albania Anglisticum Journal IJLLIS vol 2 issue 3 Pages 167 176 page 168 Almost all the Saints names in Albanian have arrived from the Latin and comparing the present form of the name as found in the toponym with the Latin form can identify the changes that the word has gone through during its usage in Albanian Behind the Name Given Name John Retrieved on 29 January 2016 Pistrick Eckehard and Dalipaj Gerda Celebrating the Imagined Village Ways of Organizing and Commenting Local Soundscapes and Social Patterns in South Albanian Feasts Page 164 Riska Albert 2013 The Christian Saints in the Micro toponymy of Albania Anglisticum Journal IJLLIS vol 2 issue 3 Pages 167 176 Page 174 Frasheri Kristo 2009 Skenderbeu i shperfytyruar nga nje historian zviceran dhe disa analiste shqiptare in Albanian Tirana Dudaj p 85 ISBN 978 99943 0 109 6 Emri Gjon ishte aq teper i perhapur ne mbare trevat shqiptare sa ate e moren me vete dhe banoret e viseve te jugut te cilet gjate shek XIV dhe XV merguan ne viset e Greqise kontinentale dhe ishullore Emrin Gjon e mbanin deri vone ndoshta edhe sot arvanitet si per shembull ne ishullin Hidra Frasheri Kristo 2009 Skenderbeu i shperfytyruar nga nje historian zviceran dhe disa analiste shqiptare in Albanian Tirana Dudaj p 87 ISBN 978 99943 0 109 6 Studia Albanica L Institut 1989 p 127 des noms de familles comme Djonovic Gjon Pantelic 1998 p 57 Svakako su arbanashkog porekla i lichna imena Crnogoraca Ђono Ђin Marash mozhda i Leka i Ђeka kao i prezimena Ђonoviћ Ђinoviћ Zogoviћ Zoњiћ Zoto Vladimir 2005 Fjalor Emrash Faqe 174 Joni nje forme e perdorur ne mesjete ne viset veriore te vendit ka dhene trajten Jonima e perdorur shume si mbiemer nga arbereshet e Italise ne ate periudhe Studia Albanica L Institut 1989 p 127 des noms de familles comme Djonovic Gjon Pantelic 1998 p 57 Svakako su arbanashkog porekla i lichna imena Crnogoraca Ђono Ђin Marash mozhda i Leka i Ђeka kao i prezimena Ђonoviћ Ђinoviћ Zogoviћ Zoњiћ Klaus Roth Jennifer Cash Jutta Lauth Bacas 2014 Southeast European Post Modernities Part 2 LIT Verlag Munster pp 1 ISBN 978 3 643 90439 3 The International Journal of Albanian Studies Vol 1 Department of Political Science Columbia University 1997 p 51 Riska Albert 2013 The Christian Saints in the Micro toponymy of Albania Anglisticum Journal IJLLIS vol 2 issue 3 Pages 167 176 Pages 169 172Sources editPantelic Nikola 1998 Etnicki odnosi Srba sa drugim narodima i etnickim zajednicama Etnografski institut SANU ISBN 9788675870234 Gjoni last name Gjoni family MyHeritage lastnames myheritage com Retrieved 2016 02 07 https web archive org web 20120211183414 http www albanianhistory net texts15 AH1470 html nbsp This page lists people with the surname Gjoni If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page you may wish to change that link by adding the person s given name s to the link nbsp This page or section lists people that share the same given name If an internal link led you here you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gjon amp oldid 1189163851, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
