Johan

Scandinavian male name

Johan is a masculine given name, the Scandinavian and Dutch form of John.

Common in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands, it appears throughout European history and culture: Johan Cruyff revolutionized football.

The name shares roots with Johannes, Giovanni, and Juan—all deriving from the Hebrew meaning "God is gracious."

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Johann

German masculine name

Johansson · Germanic · biblical · baptismal · patronymic · masculine · Scandinavian · European

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Family

John, Johannes, Johanna

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G