Johan
/yoh-HAHN/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Johan is a English name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Austria. Johan originates as a Scandinavian and Dutch variant of the name John. It is derived from the Latin Johannes, which comes from the Greek Ioannes, and ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic yoh-HAHN
IPA joʊˈhɑn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as yoh-HAHN. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Johan
- · Johan Cruyff - Footballer
- · Johan Sebastian Bach - Composer
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