Name Johann Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Johann

Johann is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Johann?

Johann is a German short form of the biblical name Johannes (see John), which derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן).

What does the name Johann mean?

Johann means “Yahweh is gracious” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).

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