The nameYohann
Yohann is a French boy's name of Hebrew origin, a form of John meaning "God is gracious".
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Yohann comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Hebrew, on the model of the German Johann. It is also spelled Yoann or Johan.
History
The name was a great success in France in the 1980s and 1990s, peaking in the early 1980s. Boys named Yohann celebrate their name day on Saint John's feast.
Popularity of the name Yohann
Yohann in France
Yohann was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 9,360 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Yohann. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Yohann in France were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yohann mean?
Yohann comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Yohann?
Hebrew, on the model of the German Johann. It is also spelled Yoann or Johan.
Is Yohann a girl's or a boy's name?
Yohann is a boy's name.