Johann: meaning, definitions and examples

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Johann

[ ˈjoʊˌhɑːn ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

composer

A person who composes music, especially classical music.

Synonyms

composer, musician, songwriter.

Examples of usage

Johann Sebastian Bach was a famous German composer.
Many consider Johann Strauss II to be the 'Waltz King'.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

first name

A male given name of German origin, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Synonyms

Hans, Johan, John.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Johann	Typically used in German-speaking countries and for people of German heritage. Commonly seen in formal settings, historical contexts, or when referencing German composers or personalities. Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician. Johann lives in Berlin and enjoys classical music.
Johan	Typically used in Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. It can also be found in Dutch-speaking regions. Appropriate in both formal and casual contexts within these cultural settings. Johan is a common name in Sweden. Johan works as a software engineer in Oslo.
Hans	Informal and more casual than Johann, also common in German-speaking countries. Used often in everyday conversation and for friendly address. Suitable for characters in stories or known figures with a down-to-earth persona. Hans is coming over for dinner tonight. In the fairy tale, Hans went into the forest.

Word

Description / Examples

Johann

Typically used in German-speaking countries and for people of German heritage. Commonly seen in formal settings, historical contexts, or when referencing German composers or personalities.

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician.
Johann lives in Berlin and enjoys classical music.

Johan

Typically used in Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. It can also be found in Dutch-speaking regions. Appropriate in both formal and casual contexts within these cultural settings.

Johan is a common name in Sweden.
Johan works as a software engineer in Oslo.

Hans

Informal and more casual than Johann, also common in German-speaking countries. Used often in everyday conversation and for friendly address. Suitable for characters in stories or known figures with a down-to-earth persona.

Hans is coming over for dinner tonight.
In the fairy tale, Hans went into the forest.

Examples of usage

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a famous German writer.
Johann has always been a popular name in German-speaking countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "Johann" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Johann

🇮🇳 जोहान

🇩🇪 Johann

🇮🇩 Johann

🇺🇦 Йоганн

🇵🇱 Johann

🇯🇵 ヨハン

🇫🇷 Johann

🇪🇸 Johann

🇹🇷 Johann

🇰🇷 요한

🇸🇦 يوهان

🇨🇿 Johann

🇸🇰 Johann

🇨🇳 约翰 (Yuēhàn)

🇸🇮 Johann

🇮🇸 Johann

🇰🇿 Йоханн

🇬🇪 იოჰანი

🇦🇿 Yohann

🇲🇽 Johann

Etymology

The name Johann has Germanic origins and can be traced back to the Old High German name 'Johannes', which itself is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'. The name has been popular in German-speaking countries for centuries and has been borne by many notable figures in history.