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Name Origin

Johann is a German masculine given name, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is a common name in Germanic-speaking countries.

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Famous People

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Composer

  • Master of Baroque music
  • Prolific composer of instrumental and vocal works
  • Influential figure in Western classical music

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)

Writer, Poet, Philosopher

  • Author of Faust
  • Key figure in German Romanticism
  • Influential thinker on literature, art, and science

Johann Kepler (1571-1630)

Astronomer, Mathematician

  • Developed laws of planetary motion
  • Contributed to the scientific revolution
  • Pioneer in using mathematics to describe celestial phenomena

Johann Gutenberg (1398-1468)

Inventor, Printer

  • Invented the printing press with movable type
  • Revolutionized the spread of knowledge and information
  • Considered one of the most important inventors in history

Johann Strauss II (1825-1899)

Composer

  • Known as the 'Waltz King'
  • Composed famous waltzes like The Blue Danube
  • Prolific composer of Viennese operettas and dance music