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Type Settlement
Other Forms FormsSainte-Jean
Meaning & History
The name St. John's is derived from the Christian feast day of Saint John the Baptist, which is celebrated on June 24th. Early European explorers (likely Portuguese or English) arrived in the area on that day in the 16th century and named the location in honor of the saint.The settlement’s name also reflects the Catholic influence of early European explorers and colonists in the area, who commonly named places after saints.