Scandinavian name
Johan
God is gracious; Nordic form of John.
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Johan is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
God is gracious; Nordic form of John.
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Themes
Related Scandinavian names
- Elias — My God is Yahweh; biblical name topping Nordic charts.
- Jakob — Supplanter or may God protect; Scandinavian form of Jacob/James, common across the region.
- Simon — He has heard; Hebrew origin Shimon, popular across all Nordic countries.
- Alma — Nourishing, kind; Latin-root name with long Nordic use.
- Hanna — Grace, favour; Hebrew origin Hannah in Scandinavian spelling.