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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 Netherlands to the 1974 World Cup final
  • Pioneered 'Total Football'
  • Successful coach of Ajax and Barcelona

Johan Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Composer and musician

  • Master of Baroque music
  • Composed numerous concertos, fugues, and cantatas
  • Influential figure in Western classical music