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Origin and meaning of Joan



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Usage over the past 5 years:
Boys - 71% (1,187 births)
Girls - 29% (485 births)
Source: US SSA data
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Origin:
Old English variant of the Old French name Johanne
Meaning:
God is gracious
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Joan is an Old English variant of the Old French name Johanne, which is a variant of the Latin name Iohanna, which is a variant of the name Ioanna, which is a variant of the Greek name Ioannes, which is a variant of the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "god is gracious."

In Catalan, Joan is a masculine name also derived from Ioannes.

Joan was the preferred feminine form of John until the 17th century, at which point Jane took its place.

Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) was a 15th century peasant who led the French army against the British in the battle of Orléans after claiming she received messages from god. She was eventually burned at the stake and is now a patron saint of France.

Famous bearers include American actress Joan Crawford, American singer Joan Jett, English actress Joan Collins, and American comedian Joan Rivers.

Pronunciation:
JONE
Form of:
Johanne
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Meaning of Joan: Joan is an Old English variant of the Old French name Johanne, which is a variant of the Latin name Iohanna, which is a variant of the name Ioanna, which is a variant of the Greek name Ioannes, which is a variant of the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "god is gracious

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