The name Joan has two meanings:
1. This is an English form of Johanne, which was the Old French feminine form of Johannes.
2. This is a Catalan masculine form of John.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Joan of Arc, also known as Jeanne d'Arc (1412 - 1431), a national heroine of France;
Joan Miró (1893 - 1983), a Catalan male painter, sculptor, and ceramist;
Joan Didion (born 1934), an American female writer, journalist, and novelist;
Joan Baez (born 1941), an American female folk singer and songwriter;
Joan Jett (born 1958), an American rock guitarist, singer, and actress.
