Middle French

Proper noun

Jehan m

1. A male given name, alternative form of Iehan

Old French

Alternative forms

• Johan

Etymology

From Latin Iohannes, from Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης ‎(Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוחנן ‎(Yôḥānān, “Yahweh is gracious”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dʒe.ãn/

Proper noun

Jehan m ‎(nominative singular Jehans)

1. A male given name, cognate to Modern English John

Descendants

• French: Jean
• Irish: Seán