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Johan (given name)

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Johann / German

Johan
PronunciationDutch: [ˈjoːɦɑn]
Norwegian: [jʊˈhɑnː]
Swedish: [ˈjǔːhan] or [ˈjûːan]
Malay: ['dʒohan]
GenderMale
Origin
MeaningYahweh is gracious
Region of originScandinavia, and Netherlands
Other names
Related namesHans, John, Johannes, Juhan, Yohanan

Johan is a Scandinavian and Dutch form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης), from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן‎), itself derived from the extended form Yehochanan (יְהוֹחָנָן‎), meaning "Yahweh is Gracious". It is uncommon as a surname. Its English equivalent is John.

Johan is also a masculine given name of Malay language origin, meaning "champion".

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