Johan (given name)

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Johan
PronunciationDutch: [ˈjoːɦɑn]
Norwegian: [jʊˈhɑnː]
Swedish: [ˈjǔːhan] (About this soundlisten) or [ˈjûːan]
Malay: ['dʒohan]
GenderMale
Origin
MeaningGod is gracious
Region of originScandinavia, Southeast Asia, Japan and Netherlands
Other names
Related namesHans, John, Johannes, Juhan, Yohanan

Johan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is a shortened form of the Hebrew name יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhôḥānān), meaning "God is gracious", and uncommon as a surname. Johan is also a masculine given name of Malay language origin, meaning "champion".

People with the name Johan include:

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