Name:
Joan
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Joan originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It is a feminine form of John and as a female name has been used since the 17th century. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, a French heroine who led the French army in the Hundred Years' War. She was burned by the English at the stake for heresy and later on declared a martyr.
Pronunciation:
JON
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Jo
Joanna
Johna
Jonelle
Jonie
Seonag
Shona
Siobhan
Famous Joan:
Joan of Arc : French heroine and Saint
Joan Collins : actress
Joan Crawford : actress
Joan Cusack : actress
Joan Jett : musician
Joan Osborne : musician
Joan Rivers : actress
Joan Van Ark : actress
Joan Allen : actress
Joan Anderson : writer
Joan Baxter : writer
Joan Bennett : actress
Joan Blos : published author
Joan Carroll : jazz artist
Joan Chen : actress
Joan Dahl : writer
Joan Davis : actress