Jean-baptiste (en. Jean-baptiste)

/ʒɑ̃ ba.tist/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Common masculine first name in France, often given in reference to Jean-Baptiste.
Jean-Baptiste is a traditional name in many religious families.
Jean-Baptiste est un prénom traditionnel dans de nombreuses familles religieuses.
Name of several saints and historical figures.
There are several churches dedicated to Saint Jean-Baptiste.
Il y a plusieurs églises consacrées à Saint Jean-Baptiste.

Etymology

Jean-Baptiste derives from the Hebrew 'Yohanan', meaning 'God is merciful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Jean-Baptiste as a reference
Used to allude to religious or historical elements related to Jean-Baptiste.
Jean-Baptiste comme référence
Jean-Baptiste as a character
Refers to individuals bearing this name in various contexts, such as art or literature.
Jean-Baptiste en tant que personnage

Related Words

baptism
Christian initiation ritual related to Jean-Baptiste.
baptême
saint
Term referring to a person recognized for their holiness and often associated with figures like Jean-Baptiste.
saint

Slang Meanings

Humorous reference to someone pious.
Stop acting like Jean-Baptiste, this is not the time.
Arrête de faire le Jean-Baptiste, ce n'est pas le moment.
Nickname for someone who loves water or swimming.
He spends more time in the water than Jean-Baptiste.
Il passe plus de temps dans l'eau que Jean-Baptiste.