Johanne

Johanne is a French and Scandinavian feminine form of John, itself derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name entered European use through the Latin Iohannes and was widely adopted across medieval Christendom in numerous feminine adaptations. Notable bearers include Johanne Luise Heiberg, the celebrated nineteenth-century Danish actress and cultural figure. Related forms include Johanna, Joanna, Jeanne, and Jane.