Johann

Johann
PronunciationAfrikaans: [juəˈɦan]
German: [ˈjoːhan]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameHebrew
Meaning"Yahweh is gracious", "Graced by Yahweh" (Johanan)
Region of originGermanic
Other names
Related namesJan, John, Johan, Jóhann, Johannes, Juan

Johann (German pronunciation: [ˈjoːhan] ⓘ) is a German male given name. It is derived from Iōhannēs / Jōhannēs, which is the Latin form of the Greek name Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης), itself derived from Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן) in turn from its extended form Yehochanan (יְהוֹחָנָן), meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "Yahweh is merciful". Its English language equivalent is John. It is uncommon as a surname.

People

People with the name Johann include:

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References

  1. ↑ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "John" . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
  2. ↑ Oron, Aryeh; Braatz, Thomas (2011). "Johann Andreas Kuhnau (Musician, Bach's Pupil)". www.bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  3. ↑ Free scores by Kuhnau, Johann Andreas at the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)