Johann

Johann is the German and Icelandic form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. It was borne by numerous significant figures in German-speaking culture, most famously the composer Johann Sebastian Bach and the writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, making it one of the most culturally weighted names in the Germanic tradition. Closely related forms include Johannes, Hans, and Jan, along with the Icelandic spelling Jóhann.