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Updated November 24, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Johan

  • Gender: Male
  • Origin: German
  • Meaning: God Is Gracious

What is the meaning of the name Johan?

The name Johan is primarily a male name of German origin that means God Is Gracious.

People who like the name Johan also like:

Jonah, Ethan, Liam, Elijah, Caleb, Joshua, Johannes, Eloise, Elizabeth, Olivia, Violet, Sophia, Johanna, Lorelei

Names like Johan:

Jeanine, Jan, Joachim, Jenna, Jaimin, Jame, Jon, Jackson, Juno, Jen, Juin, Jasani, Jania, Jain, Jamin, Jessamine, Jenne, Jayana, Jayin, Jaana, Jaxon, Jioni, Jayme, Jimena, Jaunie, Janie, Jam, Janny, Jonan, Jessen

Stats for the Name Johan

checkmark Johan is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Johan is currently #580 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Johan:

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1. Potential confusion with similar names like John or Jonah.
2. Pronunciation difficulties for non-native speakers.
3. Commonness of the name, leading to potential blending in with others.
4. Limited nickname options compared to longer names.
5. Possible association with negative historical figures or events (e.g., Johan Adolf Pengel, a controversial politician in Suriname).