Name:
Johann
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Johann is a German variant of John. John originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. Throughout history it was borne by numerous kings, princes, emperors, popes and saints, the most famous being John the Baptist and John the Apostle. More recently, the famous bearers include John F. Kennedy and John Lennon.
Pronunciation:
YO-hahn
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Johan
Famous Johann:
Johann Sebastian Bach : composer
Johann Jakob Bodmer : author
Johann Gottlieb Fichte : philosopher
Johann Gutenberg : inventor
Johann Scharmann : soccer player