
Jean - A soft unisex name
Learn more about Jean, Jean is a versatile name with a rich history, having both masculine and feminine forms, and variations across various cultures..
Jean is a versatile name with a rich history, having both masculine and feminine forms, and variations across various cultures.
What’s the origin of Jean
The masculine form originates from the Hebrew name Johannes, meaning “Yahweh is gracious,” while the feminine form is derived from the Old French name Jehanne, meaning “Yahweh is merciful.”
What’s the meaning of Jean
Both the masculine and feminine forms of the name share the meaning “Yahweh is gracious.”
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Phonetics
Jean (jeen) is an easy name to pronounce with a soft sonority