Johannes Eckhart was a German theologian and mystic who lived in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Although he was known by many names during his lifetime, including Meister Eckhart, he is most commonly referred to as Johannes Eckhart in modern times. Some synonyms for the name Johannes include John, Juan, Ivan, Giovanni, and Jean, among others. As for the name Eckhart, synonyms could include Hartmann, Echardus, Haccart, and Akhart. Regardless of the name used to refer to him, Eckhart remains an influential figure in Christian and especially mystical thought, with his ideas and teachings continuing to inspire spiritual seekers to this day.