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Johan
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ORIGIN

German

MEANING

God is gracious

The Czech, Low German, and Scandinavian form of Johannes. The name has climbed the popularity chart since its debut in 1998. Parents may see it as a new twist on John. Widely used in Norway and Sweden. A unisex name.

VARIATIONS

Johanna  Joan 

ALTERNATIVES

Johon  Johaun  Johann  Johahn  Johanne 

NICKNAMES

Han 

FAMOUS Johans

Johan Djourou (Swiss soccer player)  Johan Santana (baseball player)  Johan Hedberg (Swedish hockey player)  Johan Samuel (son of Heidi Klum and Seal)  Anders Per-Johan Axelsson (Swedish hockey player)  Johan Cruijff (Dutch soccer player/manager/coach)  Johan (Dutch band) 

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