Python: for Loops and the range() Function

Question

"""I want to know why we use an 'i' character in the 'for' statement? Thanks in advance!"""

print('My name is')
for i in range(5):
print('Jimmy Five Times (' + str(i) + ')')

Answer 1

This is essentially what happens in a for loop:

i = 0
print(whatever)
i = 1
print(whatever)
i = 2
print(whatever)
...

Answer 2

i=3; print(i)
i=2; print(i)
i=1; print(i)
i=0; print(i)

Answer 3

HonFu
that make sens now
thank you so much

Answer 4

Thank you!

Answer 5

completely confused

Answer 6

Hello all
I don't understand why the answer is 4, can someone please explain.
here is the question:

How many numbers does this code print?
i = 3
while i>=0:
print(i)
i = i - 1