Joan
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Catalan, Occitan variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"Share
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Updated Fri Nov 15 2024
Joan Origin and Meaning
The name Joan is a boy's name meaning "God is gracious".
There are now more boys than girls given the name Joan each year in the US, although the two are distinct names. The masculine version, pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable, is among the top names in Spain.
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Famous People Named Joan
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