Jean
Jean (Pronunciation: /ʒɑ̃/, Etymology: French form of John)
Jean is a common male name in French-speaking countries, and occasionally used as a female name in English-speaking countries. It is derived from the Old French Jehan, which is itself derived from the Latin name Johannes. The Latin name Johannes is derived from the Greek name Ιωαννης (Ioannes), which is derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "YAHWEH is gracious".
Related Terms
- John: The English form of the name Jean.
- Johannes: The Latin form of the name Jean.
- Ioannes: The Greek form of the name Jean.
- Yochanan: The Hebrew form of the name Jean.
- Jehan: The Old French form of the name Jean.
Usage
Jean is a popular name in many French-speaking countries, including France, Canada, and Belgium. It is also used in English-speaking countries, although less commonly and often as a female name. Notable people with the name Jean include Jean-Paul Sartre, a French philosopher, and Jean Harlow, an American actress.
See Also
- List of French names
- List of English names
- List of Latin names
- List of Greek names
- List of Hebrew names
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jean
- Wikipedia's article - Jean
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