Johan

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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.

Popularity: Ranked #452 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Teutonic; German
Gender: Male
Meaning Tags: Religious or Spiritual; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Joan +; Johanna +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Johahn +; Johann +; Johanne +; Johaun +; Johon +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Han +; + Add a Nickname
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Famous Johans: Anders Per-Johan Axelsson (Swedish hockey player); Johan Samuel (son of Heidi Klum and Seal); Johan Hedberg (Swedish hockey player); Johan Cruijff (Dutch soccer player/manager/coach); Johan Djourou (Swiss soccer player); Johan (Dutch band); Johan Santana (baseball player); + Add a Famous Johan
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