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Gender
Feminine and Masculine
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Origin of the Name Joan
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Joan
English; Catalan
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Meaning of the Name Joan
The name Joan has two meanings:
1. As a feminine name it is an English form of Johanne, which was the Old French feminine form of Johannes.
2. As a masculine name it is a Catalan form of John.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Joan of Arc (1412 - 1431), a French female military leader, saint, and martyr;
Joan Miró (1893 - 1983), a Catalan male painter and sculptor;
Joan Didion (born 1934), an American female writer and journalist;
Joan Baez (born 1941), an American female singer and songwriter;
Joan Jett (born 1958), an American rock guitarist, singer, and actress.
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Names Related to Joan
Refer to the list of names related to John.
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