Jóan

See also: joan and Joan

Faroese

Etymology

Older, Verschärfung-less form of Jógvan, from Latin Iōhannēs (variant of Iōannēs), from Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן‎ (Yōḥānān), perhaps contracted from a former יְהוֹחָנָן‎ (Yəhōḥānān, “God is gracious”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˈjɔuan]

Proper noun

Jóan m

  1. A male given name, short form of Jóannes

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Jóan: Jóansson
  • daughter Jóan: Jóansdóttir

Declension
Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Jóan
Accusative Jóan
Dative Jóani
Genitive Jóans
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