Johan

Johan is a Scandinavian and Dutch form of Johannes, itself the Latin rendering of the Greek Ioannes, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning God is gracious. The name spread widely across Europe through the influence of John the Baptist and the apostle John, making it one of the most common masculine names in Western history. Notable bearers include the Dutch painter Johan Vermeer and the Swedish naturalist Johan Carl Fabricius. Closely related forms include Johannes, Jan, Hans, Jean, and John.