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Johan

Johan (name) means a masculine given name, a Scandinavian and Germanic form of John. Example: “Johan sailed competitively throughout his twenties.”

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A masculine given name, a Scandinavian and Germanic form of John.
"Johan sailed competitively throughout his twenties."
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Etymology

An archaic variant of Joan, from Old French Johan, from Latin Johanna. Cf. John.

Origin: Old French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Johan” mean?

The word “Johan” means a masculine given name, a Scandinavian and Germanic form of John.

How do you use “Johan” in a sentence?

Here is “Johan” used in a sentence: “Johan sailed competitively throughout his twenties.”

What part of speech is “Johan”?

“Johan” is a name.

Is “Johan” a common word?

“Johan” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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