Joan
JOHN
What it means
God is gracious — feminine of John
Language
Hebrew
Culture
Christian
Religion
Christian
Style era
classic
Themes
biblical · virtue
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
Joanie
Alternate spellings
JoaneJoann
In other languages
Juana (Spanish)Giovanna (Italian)Jeanne (French)
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