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Johan

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.

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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Johan is on other name lists
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