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Name Origin

Johan is a Scandinavian given name, a variant of the Hebrew name John, meaning 'God is gracious.'

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Famous People

Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)

Footballer and Coach

  • Three-time Ballon d'Or winner
  • Led the Netherlands to the 1974 World Cup final
  • Innovative coach who revolutionized football tactics

Johan Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Composer

  • Master of Baroque music
  • Prolific composer of instrumental and vocal works
  • Influenced generations of composers

Johan Vaaler (1869-1946)

Inventor

  • Invented the modern paper clip