Joan
Joan [ john ][1] is a female given name in the English language. The name is the feminine form of John. Joan is a name that has been well-liked for many years. It's a name that's been embraced by various societies and holds diverse connotations depending on its origin. The name Joan comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which signifies "God is gracious." Moreover, it's a womanly variation of the name John, which means "God is merciful."[2] There are many celebrities named Joan, including Joan Rivers, Joan Caulfield and Joan Crawford.
In 1988, a violent hurricane with the name caused a lot of destruction and deaths in Nicaragua. The name Joan was later retired.
People
- Joan Castejón, Spanish painter, sculptor and draftsman.
- Joan Sebastian, Mexican singer-songwriter (1951–2015)
References
- ↑ "Definition of Joan | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ↑ "Joan name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
