Johann

Johann Meaning & Origin

About Johann
The name Johann is of German origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor." It is a variant of the name John and has been widely used in German-speaking countries. Johann is a traditional and timeless name that carries a strong religious connotation, symbolizing divine grace and blessings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Johann are male.

Johann Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.47% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JHN
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y OW1 HH AA0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈjoʊhɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JHN', 'AHN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Johann in Braille

Here's how to represent Johann in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Johann in braille

How to Spell the Name Johann in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Johann using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Johann in sign language

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