Joan
From the Old French Jehanne: "God is gracious", via Hebrew Yohanna.
Meaning and origin
Joan was the dominant English feminine form of John during the Middle Ages, derived from the Old French Jehanne.
How to pronounce Joan
| English (US) | JOH-un /ˈdʒoʊən/ |
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